Investigation of social factors related to environmental identity among Ilam citizens

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the social factors related to environmental identity among the citizens of Ilam city. This study was performed with quantitative approach and descriptive survey method. The required data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population included citizens aged 18 and above in the city of Ilam with 580158 people, who were identified using the Cochran's formula, 384 people, and their cluster sampling method was studied. Cronbach's alpha was used to validate the research instrument and Cronbach's alpha was used to estimate its reliability. Most variables had alpha levels above 0.75. SPSS and AMOS statistical software were used to analyze the data. The results of multivariate regression show that the beta coefficient is equal for the variable of social interactions (Beta =0.812), for kinship relations or relatives equal to (Beta =0.351) and for memories and memories related to the city of Ilam (Beta =0.101) Is. Together, these three variables predict 73% of the changes. Also, the results of the measurement model based on the root indices of the remaining average squares (RMR) equal to 0.053, the root index of the estimated average squares of error (RMSEA) equal to 0.699, the norm of the normal (relative) Chi-square (CMIN / DF) index equal to 2.82 and the Adaptive Adjustment Index (CFI) of 0.916 confirm the model.