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Hanaei T, Soroush F, Mehrabi M. A meta-method approach to the concept of social justice in the spatial structure of the city. Haft Hesar J Environ Stud 2024; 13 (49) :143-158
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Introduction: The rapid growth of urbanization in recent decades has led to social inequalities, spatial disparities, and unequal access to urban resources. Justice is recognized as the foremost virtue of social institutions, and one of its most critical dimensions is social justice, which reflects the impact of human rights on the lives of individuals in different social positions. Social justice theories indicate that economic and social inequalities influence the spatial structure of society, and any changes in spatial structures directly affect socio-economic relations and income distribution. Despite the long-standing efforts of urban researchers and professionals to utilize social justice concepts as powerful lenses to help develop more equitable communities, a coherent picture of these studies over time is lacking. The rapid growth of scientific research in the 21st century further highlights the importance of accurate research methodologies for improving Results. In this context, scientific critique in the field of urban studies is essential. This research, through a meta-analysis of studies on social justice in the spatial structure of cities—i.e., urban justice—aims to provide a clear and precise framework of the methodological approaches and scientific achievements in this field, thereby facilitating future studies.
Methodology: This research is applied and of a meta-study nature, conducted with a descriptive-documentary approach. Data were collected from library sources and databases such as Google Scholar and Science Direct by searching keywords like social justice, spatial justice, environmental justice, and the right to the city. The timeframe for selected articles and dissertations was between 2000 and 2022, resulting in a total of 276 sources, from which 186 initial codes were extracted after review. MAXQDA software was used for data analysis, and Saunders' research onion model was employed to analyze the methodological structure of the studies.
Results: The Results of this research indicate that studies on social justice within the spatial structure of cities are predominantly qualitative, with limited attention given to mixed-methods research. Furthermore, the interpretive philosophy prevails over other approaches, and qualitative content analysis is used as the primary method for data analysis. Information collection has largely been based on documents and archival materials. Many of the studies are applied and problem-solving-oriented, with less focus on expanding foundational theories. Overall, the methodology of these studies has shifted from purely quantitative approaches toward exploratory and integrative methods combining both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Conclusion: Future studies should integrate both paradigms and expand into various subfields, such as urban design and regulations, to enhance the understanding of justice in urban contexts.
Methodology: This research is applied and of a meta-study nature, conducted with a descriptive-documentary approach. Data were collected from library sources and databases such as Google Scholar and Science Direct by searching keywords like social justice, spatial justice, environmental justice, and the right to the city. The timeframe for selected articles and dissertations was between 2000 and 2022, resulting in a total of 276 sources, from which 186 initial codes were extracted after review. MAXQDA software was used for data analysis, and Saunders' research onion model was employed to analyze the methodological structure of the studies.
Results: The Results of this research indicate that studies on social justice within the spatial structure of cities are predominantly qualitative, with limited attention given to mixed-methods research. Furthermore, the interpretive philosophy prevails over other approaches, and qualitative content analysis is used as the primary method for data analysis. Information collection has largely been based on documents and archival materials. Many of the studies are applied and problem-solving-oriented, with less focus on expanding foundational theories. Overall, the methodology of these studies has shifted from purely quantitative approaches toward exploratory and integrative methods combining both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Conclusion: Future studies should integrate both paradigms and expand into various subfields, such as urban design and regulations, to enhance the understanding of justice in urban contexts.
Keywords: equitable distribution, City structure, Justice-Oriented City, Metamethod, Public Interest
Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2023/05/29 | Accepted: 2023/10/26 | Published: 2024/12/30
Received: 2023/05/29 | Accepted: 2023/10/26 | Published: 2024/12/30
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