journal of sustainable rural development

journal of sustainable rural development

Evaluation and Assessment of Creativity Indicators in Rural Settlements Peripheral Birjand City

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Hossein Fanoudi 1
Gholamreza Miri 2
Maryam Karimian Bostani 3
1 PhD Student, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
10.22034/jsrd.2025.501114.1209
Abstract
Purpose: Rural creativity refers to the ability of individuals and rural communities to generate innovative ideas, solutions, and products to address local problems and improve living conditions. This type of creativity is often associated with the use of limited resources and indigenous knowledge, and it can manifest in various fields such as agriculture, handicrafts, tourism, education, and simple and practical technologies. In this context, the present research aims to evaluate and assess the indicators of creativity in rural settlements on the periphery of Birjand City.
Methods: The research method is descriptive-analytical in nature, applied in purpose, and quantitative in approach. The data collection methods for the research include both documentary and field approaches. The statistical population consists of a total of 6,423 households, and using Cochran's formula, 384 households were determined as the sample size. For data analysis, SPSS software (binomial and Friedman tests) was employed.
Results: In all creativity indicators (economic creativity, social and cultural creativity, environmental creativity, technological creativity, and creativity in tourism), except for educational creativity, which had an average above 3, the performance is evaluated as weak; consequently, the status of these indicators is unfavorable. Additionally, the results of the Friedman test showed that the educational creativity indicator, with an average of 5.62, ranked highest among other indicators.
Conclusion: Creativity indicators in rural settlements can help identify the strengths and weaknesses of these communities and provide solutions to enhance creativity and innovation. This process not only leads to an improvement in the quality of life for rural residents but can also contribute to the sustainable and balanced development of rural settlements in the studied region.
Keywords
Creativity
Rural Settlements
Peripheral villages
Birjand
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journal of sustainable rural development
Volume 9, Issue 1 - Serial Number 15
Spring and Summer
Spring 2025
Pages 115-124