The Relationship between Living Environment and Life Satisfaction in Residents of Rasht City, North of Iran

Introduction: Life satisfaction reflects an individual�s overall feelings about life, influenced by various factors. Objective: This study aimed to identify and introduce the indices related to the living environment that affect life satisfaction. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 1000 residents of 55 neighborhoods of Rasht City (north of Iran) by an analytical cross-sectional method. The participants were chosen with a multistage cluster sampling method. The study data were collected using questionnaires, including the residents� characteristics, indicators of the living environment, and the satisfaction with life scale. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics, including the Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t test, analysis of variance, and linear regression. Results: Based on the present study results, the Mean±SD age of the subjects in the study was 43.73±15.55 years. The analysis showed that their level of life satisfaction was average Mean±SD: 19.41±7.63, range: 5-35). The regression analysis identified dissatisfaction of facilities (B=-0.366; 95CI: -0.434, -0.298; P=0.001), satisfaction with living in the local area (B=0.248; Cl: 0.123, 0.373; P=0.001), duration of residence (B: -0.364; 95CI: -0.625, -0.102; P=0.006) and gender (women compared to men) (B: 0.896; Cl: 0.011, 1.781; P=0.047) as the predictors of life satisfaction. Conclusion: According to the results, the life satisfaction of our study participants was at a moderate level and was affected by living environment indicators, especially facilities. © 2021, Journal of Holistic Nursing and Midwifery. All Rights Reserved.