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 and their Social and Cultural Impact 2.2 Key Components and Drivers of Social and Cultural Changes in Event Host Cities 2.3 Community Engagement, Identity, and Cultural Heritage in Mega Event Contexts 2.4 Previous Studies on the Social and Cultural Impact of Mega Events on Urban Communities 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 Social and Cultural Impact Assessments of Mega Events 3.2.2 Surveys and Interviews with Urban Residents and Stakeholders 3.3 Investigating 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, Identity, and Cultural Heritage Changes 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities Hosting Different Types of Mega Events 4.4 Resident Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Mega Events 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Hosting Mega Events in Urban Areas 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Mega Event Management Strategies

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Balancing Mega Events and Community Well-being 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion