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The Patterns and Motivations of Counterurbanization in Urmia During Covi̇d-19
(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2024) Khajepasha, Alıreza Nıknam; Gkartzıos, Menelaos; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
This thesis investigates the phenomenon of counterurbanisation in Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing research in English tends to focus on counterurbanisation as driven by a combination of factors like a preference for rural life, class aspirations, and demographics. However, the global economic downturn caused by the pandemic offers a new lens through which to understand counterurbanisation, particularly in developing countries. This study utilizes both secondary data analysis and in-depth interviews with counter-urban migrants in Urmia County, Iran. The interviews reveal a shift in the primary driver of migration. Unlike existing literature that emphasizes pro-rural motivations, the findings suggest that the pandemic triggered the initial move for many migrants. However, the experience of a better lifestyle in rural areas during the pandemic ultimately influenced them to stay.

Master Degree / Yüksek Lisans Tezleri