1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Evolution of Mega Events in Urban Contexts 2.2 Social and Cultural Impacts of Mega Events on Urban Communities 2.3 Factors Influencing Community Dynamics During Mega Events 2.4 Previous Studies on the Social and Cultural Impact of Mega Events 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Cities Hosting Diverse Mega Events 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Surveys, Interviews, and Participant Observations 3.2.2 Analysis of Cultural Expressions and Community Identity During Mega Events 3.3 Assessing the Social and Cultural Impact of Mega Events on Urban Communities 3.4 Community Engagement and Participatory Research 3.5 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Mega Events' Social and Cultural Impact on Urban Communities 4.2 Evaluation of Community Dynamics and Cultural Expressions During Mega Events 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities Hosting Different Types of Mega Events 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Mega Events 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Hosting Mega Events for Urban Communities 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Community Development

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Managing Mega Events and Urban Community Impact 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion