Background:The residential satisfaction is one of the major elements of quality of life, particularly in old age. Objective:The aim of this study was to assess residential satisfaction of a sample of Iranian senior citizens in Karaj, Iran. Methods:A cross-sectional design using a convenience sampling technique was employed to obtain a sample of 400 older adults 60 years and over. A validated researcher-constructed questionnaire was used to collect data on residential satisfaction. Results:The mean age of the respondents was 71.82 (SD=7.77), with a range from 60 to 98 years. The mean score for residential satisfaction was 130.70 (SD=35.70), indicating that the senior citizens were moderately satisfied with the urban space. The safety and security of the residential areas were found to be the most important factors for senior citizens. Conclusion:The findings showed that older adults had moderate satisfaction with residential areas, implying that policymakers should take measures to improve public space. The practical and theoretical implications of the study that may play a critical part in making successful housing policies for aging population are discussed.

Abstract:Providing housing for the low income group (LIG)

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Iran's 20-year Economic, Social and Cultural Development Perspective started in 2005 and will continue to 2025. It has outlined developments in the field of society, economics, politics and culture for the next twenty years. Unfortunately, it is not an overreaching plan, particularly in the area of violence against women. Although the government has considered different strategies in this national plan to confront and reduce this problem, it is not enough and this problem is still prevalent, especially in the rural areas. The aim of this literature review is to analyze the policies of the long-term economic and socio-cultural perspective of Iran to determine whether the national plan could meet its objectives in the field of violence against women. The findings of this study shows a lack of information pertaining to women and girls, their legal rights as stated in the Constitution and, Civil Laws and, particularly, in Iran's long term development plan, which lead to mental and physical vulnerability. The ignorance of women concerning their rights due to the neglect of the legislative, executive and judicial authorities, and related organizations, such as the Center for Women's Participation and women's NGOs, in educating the women about this vital issue. Keywords: Violence. Women. Policy. National Plan.Resumo: Os 20 anos de Perspectiva de Desenvolvimento Econômico, Social e Cultural começou em 2005 e continuará até 2025. É um plano que traçou desenvolvimentos no domí-nio da sociedade, economia, política e cultura para os próximos 20 anos. Infelizmente, não é um plano muito ambicioso, particularmente na área da violência contra as mulheres. Embora o governo tenha considerado estratégias diferentes nesse plano nacional para enfrentar e reduzir esse problema, as soluções propostas ainda não são suficientes e o problema ainda continua, especialmente nas áreas rurais. O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar as políticas do ponto de vista econômico e sociocultural de longo prazo do Irã para determinar se o plano nacional poderia cumprir os seus objetivos no domínio da violência contra as mulheres. Os resultados deste estudo mostram uma falta de informações relativas a mulheres e meninas, seus direitos como indicado na Constituição e leis civis e, em particular, no plano do desenvolvimento em longo prazo do Irã, que levam à vulnerabilidade física e mental. O desconhecimento das mulheres sobre os seus direitos em razão da negligência das autoridades judiciá-rias, legislativas, executivas e outras organizações afins, tais como o Centro para a Participação da Mulher e mulheres de ONGs, em educar as mulheres sobre essa questão vital. Palavras-chave: Violência. Mulheres. Política. Plano Nacional.