عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Water is the main element of human life and is considered as a valuable and irreplaceable commodity in the economic and social development of countries. Therefore, the present study examines the factors affecting the water demand of households in selected rural areas of Kerman city using Dematel method. This study was a descriptive-cross-sectional type and the questionnaire of this study was filled by experts and the results of Dematel’s cause and effect analysis showed that the measure of household income has the greatest influence on other variables of the model, which is equal to 0.96. The criterion of farm size and water quality also has the highest influence rate among other model variables, which is equal to 0.77. Also, the household income factor has the highest interaction with other factors of the system, which is equal to 1.61, so this variable was identified as the most important criterion for the water demand of rural households. Therefore, through culture building, advertising and sufficient information, we should act on the awareness of households regarding the consequences of the water crisis, and by creating a suitable platform, oblige them to take the necessary measures, change the habits and inappropriate behavior of water consumption, and save water. He consumed water.
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