Social vitality and social security: An analytical study (Case study: Ahvaz city)

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Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

One of the most important components of a sense of social security that enhances and promotes a healthy, calm and desirable society is social vitality. One of the key components in urban space design is vitality, as a lack of vitality in space contributes to anomalous behaviors. However, if urban environments provide a safe and desirable environment and healthy activities and recreation are organized in a manner consistent with the values of the community, the active presence of the people and consequently the vitality will increase. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of social happiness among citizens and its relationship with the feeling of social security. The unit of observation is the individual (citizens). The research method in this study is descriptive and causal. The results of the correlation analysis show that there is a significant correlation between the variables of social security and social vitality. Factors explaining social security in the regression model and path analysis show that the satisfaction variable, with a beta coefficient β = 0.637, has the highest correlation with the social security variable. The second variable that is entered into the equation in terms of the beta coefficient is positive mood. The regression coefficient of this variable is 0.293. The third variable with respect to health outcomes is the beta coefficient of 0.265. The fourth variable entered into the model in terms of beta weight is the self-esteem variable with a coefficient of 0.195.

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Geography and Regional Future Studies
Volume 4, Issue 1 - Serial Number 13
Spring
June 2026
Pages 19-38

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