The relationship between environmental performance of Shahrood municipality and citizens' environmental citizenship behavior

One of the most important issues in recent years has been the environmental issues pertinent to the lives of citizens in the urban environment. Municipalities are recognized as one of the important pillars in preservig the urban environment. The environmental performance of municipalities play an important role in maintaining the environment of cities. Therefore, it is expected that the proper performance of the municipalities in this domain will lead to citizens' attention to urban environment. To this end, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the environmental performance of Shahrood municipality and the environmental citizinship behaviors of citizens in Shahrood. In order to collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire was used. The statistical population was the city of Shahrood. Data analysis was performed using structural equation method, the results of which showed that from the citizens' perspectives, the environmental performance of Shahrood municipality is in good condition. There was also a positive and significant relationship between the environmental performance of the municipality and the environmental citizenship behaviors of the citizens. According to the results, it is expected that in order to preserve and maintain sustainable development of cities as well as paying attention to the citizens, Shahrood municipality will continue to address the status of urban environment more seriously.