بررسی عوامل موثر بر کیفیت زندگی جوانان استان سمنان با تاکید بر بخش گردشگری

هدف مطالعۀ حاضر بررسی عوامل موثر بر کیفیت زندگی جوانان استان سمنان با تاکید بر بخش گردشگری است. روش تحقیق استفاده‌شده کمّی و ابزار جمع‎‌آوری داده‎‌ها پرسش‌نامه است. حجم نمونه با فرمول کوکران برآورد شد و در مجموع، 384 نفر بررسی شدند؛ بنابراین، در راستای تحقق این هدف با تهیۀ 384 پرسش‌نامه از جوانان بین 15-29 سال استان سمنان داده‎‌ها جمع‎‌آوری ‎‌شد. ابزار استفاده‌شده در این تحقیق، استفاده از نرم‌افزارهای اکسل و spss با بهره‎‌برداری از آزمون‎‌های آماری مختلف مانند همبستگی و رگرسیون بوده‎‌ است. نتایج حاصل از این پژوهش نشان داد که باوجود اینکه کیفیت زندگی جوانان شهرستان‎‌های استان سمنان با یکدیگر متفاوت است، درمجموع کیفیت زندگی همۀ آنها در شرایط مطلوبی قرار ندارد؛ علاوه‌برآن شاخص‎‌های فرهنگی، بهزیستی فردی و مسکن ازجمله مهم‌ترین شاخص‌های تاثیرگذار بر کیفیت زندگی جوانان است و بین افزایش گردشگری و بهبود کیفیت زندگی آنها رابطۀ معناداری وجود دارد؛ بنابراین، افزایش گردشگری منجر به ارتقای کیفیت زندگی جوانان استان سمنان می‌شود و درنهایت بر بهبود روحیۀ آنان تاثیرگذار است.

investigating factors affecting the quality of life of young people in semnan province with an emphasis on the tourism sector

introductiongiven the growing importance of studying quality of life across various domains, along with its implications for government policymaking and the active involvement of youth in societal growth, progress, and self-sufficiency, it is crucial to investigate the factors influencing the quality of life among young people. over the past few decades, researchers, planners, and governmental bodies have prioritized recognizing, measuring, and enhancing quality of life. research findings indicate that the quality of life for young people in iran is suboptimal and requires significant improvement. consequently, iranian society must implement comprehensive policies aimed at enhancing the well-being of its youth, addressing their economic, social, and infrastructural needs. as semnan province has a substantial youth population, this study focused on examining the factors that affected the quality of life for young people in semnan with a particular emphasis on the tourism sector.  materials & methodsthe components of this research were based on a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative paradigms with a quantitative emphasis. the quantitative phase was classified as descriptive-analytical research regarding data collection methods and was applied in nature concerning its purpose. data collection utilized a documentary method to define the objectives, research methodology, and literature review, which also helped identify the statistical population. this research was inherently descriptive based on its information-gathering approach. the study comprised two main components: field studies and documentary/library research. following the identification of the research problem and formulation of objectives, a conceptual model was developed using a descriptive-analytical approach. this involved analyzing and reviewing documents, examining records from both internal and external sources, and conducting internet searches. research tools and appropriate statistical methods were employed to achieve the research objectives and validate the experimental model. data were collected through a questionnaire designed on a likert scale rated from 1 to 5. the statistical population for this study consisted of individuals aged 15 to 29 years in semnan province. according to the most recent available data from the 1395 population and housing census, there were 202,336 individuals within this age range in the province. the sample size was calculated using the cochran formula and the questionnaire was distributed among the young population of the province. for data analysis and statistical testing, the collected information was processed using spss, excel, and gis software. discussion of results & conclusionfollowing extensive library research, data collection through questionnaires, and analysis using various software and statistical tests, we concluded that economic and cultural factors influenced by environmental conditions were among the most significant determinants affecting the quality of life for young people aged 15-29 years in semnan province, as well as their engagement with tourism. the results of the hypothesis testing indicated that the quality of life among the youth in semnan province varied significantly. overall, both objective and subjective measures of quality of life revealed that the youth in this region were not experiencing favorable conditions. moreover, cultural indicators, individual well-being, and housing conditions emerged as critical factors influencing the quality of life for young people in semnan. our findings suggested a positive and significant relationship between increased tourism and improved quality of life among the youth. therefore, the growth of tourism contributed to enhancing the quality of life for young people in semnan province, ultimately leading to improvements in their overall morale.