Experienced Well-Being in the Rural Areas of the Srem Region (Serbia): Perceptions of the Local Community

Đerčan, Bojan and Bubalo Živković, Milka and Gatarić, Dragica and Lukić, Tamara and Dragin, Aleksandra and Kalenjuk Pivarski, Bojana and Lutovac, Miloš and Kuzman, Boris and Puškarić, Anton and Banjac, Maja and Grubor, Biljana and Simović, Olivera (2022) Experienced Well-Being in the Rural Areas of the Srem Region (Serbia): Perceptions of the Local Community. Sustainability, 14 (1). ISSN 2071-1050

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Abstract

The sustainability of rural settlements in Serbia has become the main focus of strategic rural development planning. Although it is still difficult to measure the quality of life of the citizens of the Republic of Serbia, preliminary results show that it is necessary to go beyond the GDP as the only or one of its most important indicators. A multidimensional approach and analysis at the local level is necessary for more comprehensive insight into quality of life in order to avoid erroneous or simplified conclusions. Striving to provide more detailed insight into the attitudes and needs of the local population, this research uses a qualitative approach. Subjective measures of how people feel and function in everyday life can predict future reactions, many of which are in the domain of the interests of local public services. The aim of the research is to apply measurement indicators through six dimensions of well-being in order to determine to what extent the inhabitants of rural communities are satisfied with some indicators and how they assess their own well-being. The research results illustrate the importance of understanding the needs of the local population and the perception of overall life experience in monitoring balanced rural development. The research can be adapted and applied to any rural community. Thus, only by developing a participatory approach can one strive for community-based rural development.

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