Explanation of Factors Affecting Changes in Rural Housing Patterns (Case Study: Villages in Foman County)

Rural housing reflects the quality of use of the place, the environment, and the impact of the economy, livelihood, traditions, and lifestyle changes of the villagers. The aim of the present study is to determine the factors affecting the changes in the rural housing pattern of Fouman County, with an emphasis on lifestyle changes. This study is applied in terms of its purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of its implementation method. Data collection was done by documentary and field methods, and the statistical population of the study was the heads of households in villages with more than 20 households in Foman County. The sample size was calculated using the Cochran formula and 375 heads of households were selected as samples and distributed and completed among 12 villages with three types of settlement: plains, plains, and foothills. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The findings show that there is a significant relationship of 0.519 between changes in rural housing patterns and lifestyle changes, and as the lifestyle of rural households becomes more urban, acceptance of the new housing pattern increases. According to the research findings regarding the income of rural households and its relationship to housing developments, the results show that there is a direct and significant relationship between social, environmental, physical, cultural, and economic indicators and changes in the rural housing pattern, meaning that households with high incomes are more likely to enjoy a new lifestyle and accept changes in the rural housing pattern.