Investigating the Factors Affecting Increasing Social Participation with Emphasis on Neighborhood Affect (Case Study: Nourabad Delfan)

In this regard, this study aimed to identify the factors affecting social participation with an emphasis on neighborhood belonging sense in Nourabad Delfan. This was descriptive-analytical research. A questionnaire was used for collecting the data. Using Cochran formula, the sample size was estimated to be 384. Based on comprehensive plan for 2011, the Nourabad was divided into 3 districts and 14 neighborhoods. Using simple random sampling method, 2 neighborhoods from each district and totally 6 neighborhoods were selected as sample. The questionnaires were equally distributed among participants in these neighborhoods. Then, the data were analyzed using SPSS software. The findings showed that there was significant correlation between demographic variables (gender, age, education, occupation, income, and duration of residence in neighborhood) and willingness to participate. There was also a significant relationship between sense of belonging to neighborhood, neighborhood security, and willingness to participate; the sense of belonging to neighborhood makes people responsible and ultimately, ready for participation.