Analysis of social factors affecting the sustainable viability of peri-urban settlements around the Jiroft city

Studying sustainable rural livelihoods has been invaluable in planning and policy-making for rural settlements. It plays a fundamental role in promoting rural development programs, especially in suburban settlements. However, in many parts of our country, the factors affecting sustainable rural livelihood have not yet been identified and measured. Therefore, the present study intends to close this study gap Identify and investigate the factors affecting the sustainable viability of rural-urban settlements in Jiroft. Based on this, a random sample of factors affecting sustainable rural viability was surveyed in 30 villages and 400 households using a questionnaire using quantitative and descriptive-analytical methods. Data analysis was performed through structural equation modeling and emus graphics software that revealed the factors affecting sustainable rural viability. Based on sustainable rural livelihood, findings indicate a positive and significant effect of awareness, trust, cohesion, network and relationships, organization, and social participation. Also, the findings revealed that among the indicators of livability, the factor of social relations with the lowest average of 2.67 and the factor of social organization with the value of 3.40 has the highest average and has a better situation than other factors. Is. Also, among the indicators of sustainable livability in rural settlements, the health services index has the lowest average of 2.75, and the participation index has the highest average of 3.21. Therefore, paying attention to social factors and giving importance to them in the process of sustainable rural livelihood can help eliminate social inequalities and thus improve and enhance the level of livelihood in rural areas.