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This chapter investigates the dynamic transformation and restructuring of rural life space in the Jianghan Plain, a critical subject propelled by rapid urbanization and profound socioeconomic shifts. Adopting the mobilities paradigm and time geography as its core theoretical and methodological frameworks, the study analyzes these changes from both macro-level spatial dynamics and micro-level internal structural shifts. Based on over 2,000 household surveys and interviews, the research delves into rural residents’ daily environments, encompassing residence, employment, consumption, and leisure activities. It employs questionnaire data to effectively capture shifts in rural life space, using key indicators of accessibility: activity location, duration, and frequency. Findings from 2007 to 2017 reveal significant spatial shifts and internal imbalances. Residential and consumption activities demonstrated the highest mobility, contributing most to the overall transformation, while employment and leisure spaces exhibited lower mobility and greater stability. Structurally, rural life space displays a concentric organization expanding from home to village, town, and county. Employment activities, though still village-centric, are increasingly expanding outwards. Consumption is primarily town-based but shows a dual trend of limited return to villages and outward expansion. Leisure remains stable, mostly home or village-bound, with a subtle shift towards outdoor engagements. The study highlights the diversification of activity participants, particularly the growing presence of elderly individuals, women, and children due to labor outmigration. Using time geography models, distinct daily activity paths are traced for groups like pure farmers (limited home-field movements), farmer-caregivers (slightly broader ranges), workers (widest spatial radius), and leisure seekers (minimal local movement). These patterns are profoundly shaped by family structure and life stage, with urbanization intensifying stratification in rural living. The research ultimately underscores the potential for enhancing rural spatial accessibility through strategic planning and infrastructure investment to meet growing resident needs.

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The Process of Rural Life Space Change in the Jianghan Plain

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    2025年

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  • Rongrong Zhuo

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This chapter investigates the dynamic transformation and restructuring of rural life space in the Jianghan Plain, a critical subject propelled by rapid urbanization and profound socioeconomic shifts. Adopting the mobilities paradigm and time geography as its core theoretical and methodological frameworks, the study analyzes these changes from both macro-level spatial dynamics and micro-level internal structural shifts. Based on over 2,000 household surveys and interviews, the research delves into rural residents’ daily environments, encompassing residence, employment, consumption, and leisure activities. It employs questionnaire data to effectively capture shifts in rural life space, using key indicators of accessibility: activity location, duration, and frequency. Findings from 2007 to 2017 reveal significant spatial shifts and internal imbalances. Residential and consumption activities demonstrated the highest mobility, contributing most to the overall transformation, while employment and leisure spaces exhibited lower mobility and greater stability. Structurally, rural life space displays a concentric organization expanding from home to village, town, and county. Employment activities, though still village-centric, are increasingly expanding outwards. Consumption is primarily town-based but shows a dual trend of limited return to villages and outward expansion. Leisure remains stable, mostly home or village-bound, with a subtle shift towards outdoor engagements. The study highlights the diversification of activity participants, particularly the growing presence of elderly individuals, women, and children due to labor outmigration. Using time geography models, distinct daily activity paths are traced for groups like pure farmers (limited home-field movements), farmer-caregivers (slightly broader ranges), workers (widest spatial radius), and leisure seekers (minimal local movement). These patterns are profoundly shaped by family structure and life stage, with urbanization intensifying stratification in rural living. The research ultimately underscores the potential for enhancing rural spatial accessibility through strategic planning and infrastructure investment to meet growing resident needs.