The Complex of Factors That Determine Why Young People Live, Work and Create Businesses (Invest) in Rural Areas
Volume 41, Issue 3 (2023), pp. 5–15
Pub. online: 27 October 2023
Type: Article
Open Access
Open Access
Published
27 October 2023
27 October 2023
Abstract
The depopulation of young and active people, open to innovation, who seek better living conditions in rural areas is inseparable
from various negative economic and social consequences. The purpose of the research is to reveal the main factors that determine
the decision of young people to return to live, work and create businesses (invest) in X rural area. In order to attract educated youth
to rural areas, it is important to reveal the factors that influence the decision to stay. A qualitative case study was conducted. A semistructured interview was used. Ten young people who decided to return to live in rural area X took part in the study. According to
the respondents, their choice to live in the country was determined by factors such as cheaper housing, inherited property, accessible
preschool education, healthier food at lower prices, fresh air, trust and relations based on mutual assistance, family support, farming,
and orientation towards foreign markets. However, despite all these factors, young people mostly feel a lack of variety in social
services. Also, their initiatives in the sphere of social service are limited.