Investigating Spatial Distribution of Regional Quality of Life (RQoL) in Iran Between 1996 and 2011

摘要: The issue of quality life has found a growing place in the field urban and regional studies recent decades. Although many have tried to investigate subjective objective aspects especially rural contexts, few focused on levels. Therefore there is necessity for these kinds researches assess conditions specific territory. main this article spatial patterns (RQoL) Iran using indicators, over period 15 years. In way, changing process will be investigated. Using descriptive—analytics comparative method research, five factors including economic-cultural, political-institutional, socio-geographic, health infrastructure were extracted analyzed principle component analysis composite index. temporal shows that from 1996 2011, RQoL significantly increased all regions; economic factor considered as reason positive change; results show Tehran high amongst regions. Isfahan Khuzestan are very good state. Also, QoL western regions faster than eastern Sixty-five percent improved with moderate fluctuation rate. Although, level homogeneity gradually course 15 years, but does not central or scattered pattern, demonstrating random scattering