Impacts of Economic Development of Assaluyeh on Quality of Life (by Industrial Development Approach)

The present study deals with impact of economic development resulted from industrial growth in Pars Special Economic Zone on material and immaterial native’s lifestyle in Asaluyeh. The method is quantitative and information was collected by distributing questionnaires among natives (including 21 villages and 2 cities) in 195 samples. Research findings showed that the rapid expansion of industry and industrial development in the area have been characterized with double impact. Infrastructure and infrastructure facilities have been improved than before but not caused changes in cultural attitudes and livelihood methods. The disappearance of local agriculture and fishing and natives tendency to service compromised traditional jobs in local community, in this study, the 4 indicators for development of the local economy, 1 for (connection roads), accounted for the greatest impact on the region and lifestyle. At the same time, increased household income, education level is due to higher economic growth but not influenced life quality and traditional values still exist in society.