RT - Journal Article T1 - Assessment and evaluation of quality of life indices in Kerman by using path analysis JF - geospace YR - 2018 JO - geospace VO - 17 IS - 60 UR - http://geographical-space.iau-ahar.ac.ir/article-1-371-en.html SP - 1 EP - 19 K1 - Keywords: Quality of Life K1 - Subjective indicators K1 - Path Analysis K1 - Kerman. AB - Abstract: Having a good quality of life, human desire was and is always. In recent years the quality of life in urban environments significantly by scholars of urban science and research are discussed. The general definition of quality of life can be a general term concept to show how human needs are being met and also a measure of perceived satisfaction and dissatisfaction with various aspects of life of individuals and groups as. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of urban life using subjective criteria in terms of Kerman city and urban life is the measure of satisfaction. This study is an applied research and its method is descriptive – analytic and Survey and collect data in two "documents and surveys (questionnaires)" is carried out. Population sample size of 384 was obtained using Cochran formula and validity of the questionnaire items by a number of experts and faculty members were approved and also as a evaluate the reliability research tool of the test method and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used The Cronbach's alpha coefficients were calculated for the total index of 0.791, which indicates the reliability of the questionnaire, the questionnaire is appropriate and acceptable. Results of research suggest that psychological variables, the transportation, the economic, well-being, environmental health and social well-being of the order of 395/0, 271/0, 254/0, 227/0, 213/0, 156/0 had the greatest effect in increasing the quality of life in the city of Kerman. LA eng UL http://geographical-space.iau-ahar.ac.ir/article-1-371-en.html M3 ER -