Artículo
Quality of Life and Habitability Conditions in Peri-urban areas of Southern Mar del Plata, Argentina: A Multimethod Study
Fecha de publicación:
04/2018
Editorial:
Springer
Revista:
Applied Research in Quality of Life
ISSN:
1871-2584
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
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Resumen
Peri-urban areas in Latin America exhibit significant social and environmental problems that affect the quality of life of their inhabitants. Based on previous studies, this paper aims to evaluate the quality of life in the peri-urban area of southern Mar del Plata, Argentina, from a multimethod approach. A synthetic index was constructed based on the concept of habitability, which is directly linked to the notion of quality of life, and integrates six dimensions (health, housing, accessibility, education, economy, and environment). Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted in the areas affected by the most critical habitability conditions identified by the index in order to deepen the perception and appreciation of the individuals´ experience about their quality of life. The results obtained reveal unequal access to infrastructure, services, equipment, adequate housing, and urban land, among others, especially noticed between the coastal and inland sectors. The methodological procedure adopted allowed to complement and enlighten some objective and subjective aspects of the quality of life of peri-urban areas, providing the basis for the urban management of the study area.
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Articulos(CCT - MAR DEL PLATA)
Articulos de CTRO.CIENTIFICO TECNOL.CONICET - MAR DEL PLATA
Articulos de CTRO.CIENTIFICO TECNOL.CONICET - MAR DEL PLATA
Citación
Zulaica, Maria Laura; Oriolani, Federico Agustin; Quality of Life and Habitability Conditions in Peri-urban areas of Southern Mar del Plata, Argentina: A Multimethod Study; Springer; Applied Research in Quality of Life; 14; 4-2018; 659–683
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