Effects of Rapid Urbanization on the Quality of Life

Abstract

This is a literature-based study on quality of life (QoL)Quality of Life (QoL) that evaluates the environmental, physical, psychological, social, economic and political dimensions influencing the quality of life. QoL is also influenced by poverty, educationEducation, health, investment in various industries, social disruptions, psychology, urban greenery, and urban infrastructure. In the case of Nepal, rapidly growing municipalities are facing sustainability issues due to the lack of resources and essential infrastructure. Rural-to-urban migrationMigration and emigration to other countries have contributed to the separation of family members. Divided families have contributed to various serious social disruptions. Findings suggest that in order to improve the QoLQuality of Life (QoL), small and medium-sized cities need investment in infrastructure and basic services, while metropolitan cities require competitive development strategies, efficient policy-making, urban and regional planning, and environmental managementEnvironmental management. In rural areas, access to essential servicesEssential services can help improve the QoLQuality of Life (QoL).