Evaluation of social consequences of the ZAYANDEH ROOD River dryness on the community East of Isfahan farmers

In recent years, along with population growth and occurrence of climate change and fluctuations, problem of water scarcity in country has been increases and negative social, economic, and environmental consequences of this crisis have affected central regions of country, especially in the ZAYANDEYROOD area. Currently, the ZAYANDEYROOD dryness is one of the most important concerns in Isfahan province, which can lead to social crises. Therefore, present applied research has conducted with the aim of investigation the ZAYANDEYROOD dryness and its social consequences on East of Isfahan farmers by survey research method. Statistical population of research was East of Isfahan farmers (41000 people) that were selected Based on the Cochran formula, 380 people selected by random sampling method. Data analyzed by AMOS and LISREL software using confirmatory factor analysis method. Research findings confirmed the socio-mental effects of ZAYANDEYROOD River dryness on East of Isfahan farmers, and results of confirmatory factor analysisshowed that among six factors considered, factor of social conflict was at highest and social welfare factor was at lowest level. Finally, results showed that ZAYANDEYROOD River dryness has socio effects on variables such as social health, social status, social capital and also, social welfare have significantly decreased among East-Isfahan farmers, and increases the immigration and social conflicts.