Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 PhD student in Economic Sociology and Development, Department of Social Science. Faculty of Humanities and Literature. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad(FUM),Iran
2 Professor of Sociology. Department of Social Science . Faculty of Humanities and Literature. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
3 Associate Professor of Agrotechnology. Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad(FUM),Iran
4 Associate Professor of Agrotechnology, Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran
Abstract
Social– ecological resilience is a key concept for understanding the dynamics of resource-dependent communities, reflecting the capacity of a system to absorb disturbances, adapt to changes, and reorganize towards a more desirable state. This study aims to identify the theoretical foundations and methodological approaches employed in research on resilience within mineral resource–based communities, using a systematic review guided by the PRISMA framework. Accordingly, 20 peer-reviewed international studies published between 2000 and 2023 were analyzed. Findings reveal that most studies are grounded in the evolutionary approach and the adaptive cycle theory, conceptualizing resilience as a multidimensional process encompassing environmental, economic, social, human, cultural, and institutional dimensions that evolve through four stages: growth, conservation, release, and reorganization. Methodologically, the majority of studies adopted quantitative approaches, employing techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and GIS-based spatial modeling, whereas qualitative research utilized inductive reasoning and thematic analysis to explore communities’ adaptive responses. The results highlight a significant gap between theoretical conceptualization and empirical measurement of resilience, underscoring the need to integrate social, institutional, and cultural dimensions into existing models. By addressing this research gap, the study emphasizes the necessity of developing context-specific, interdisciplinary frameworks for analyzing and enhancing resilience in Iran’s mining communities
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