Document Type : Science - Research
Authors
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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences branch, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Ministry of Education, District 9, Tehran, Iran.
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, Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences branch, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
10.30473/grup.2025.72940.2896
Abstract
Currently, many cities are seeking to shift their approach to urban management by focusing on the family. In such a way, not only the family is considered as a decision-making unit in all areas of management, but also it is recognized as an institution alongside other participating entities in urban management. Meanwhile, there are only a limited number of comprehensive studies that cover all aspects of family-friendly cities. The objective of the current study is to explain the components of a family-friendly city to be implemented in megacities such as Tehran. An exploratory qualitative approach based on content analysis was employed for this basic-applied study. Initially, using a scoping review method, 24 articles were selected, reviewed, and analyzed to identify the components of a family-friendly city. Subsequently, 18 semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts and specialists to determine the indicators of a family-friendly city. The results indicated five main categories (infrastructure and urban services, cultural-social aspects, social welfare, and livelihood) and 14 sub-categories (child services, education, health, safety, affordable housing, subsidies, transportation, accessibility, urban furniture, waste management, air pollution, facilities, cultural services, and social interaction) for a family-friendly city. These findings can assist urban policymakers and administrators with adopting more effective approaches to improve families’ quality of life in megacities such as Tehran. Additionally, this study emphasizes the necessity of paying attention to various social, cultural and economic aspects in urban policymaking to promote family welfare.
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