The Method of Researching the Objective Quality of Life in Medium-Sized Cities in Poland at the Risk of Exclusion Cover Image

Metoda badania obiektywnej jakości życia w miastach średniej wielkości w Polsce zagrożonych wykluczeniem
The Method of Researching the Objective Quality of Life in Medium-Sized Cities in Poland at the Risk of Exclusion

Author(s): Arkadiusz Borowiec, Maja Fojud
Subject(s): Applied Geography, Public Administration, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: quality of life; medium-sized cities; perkal index;

Summary/Abstract: In poland, medium-sized cities constitute a significant element of the country's urban structure, with a combined population of over 11 million. This article presents the concept of researching the objective quality of life in medium-sized cities using the perkal index. The aim of the study was to determine the objective quality of life in the analyzed cities using a single number (ranging from –3 to 3) in order to diagnose and plan public interventions aimed at improving living conditions in medium-sized cities being at the risk of exclusion.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 49
  • Page Range: 7-21
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish
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