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Place attachment and digitalisation in rural regions
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1676-0819
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0100-7891
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2545-0097
Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place attachment ‘translates’ into the digital format. The paper analyses 193 digital projects presented in the internet. These cases cover several European countries with a particular focus on Germany. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional framework involving attachment concepts, space/place and digitalisation. From a systematic categorisation of the case studies, six result patterns emerge: Some of them confirm place attachment patterns, which are well known from the debate on ‘non-digital’ place attachment (e.g., the importance of emotions). Other findings show that digitalisation does make a difference, in particular concerning abstract, non-localised spatial references to the rural area. Finally, we deduce some implications from our findings for practical implementation in regional development.
Highlights Facets of place attachment to rural regions are examined in digital tools. Digital formats enable references to generic and abstract spatial contexts. To attract new residents the focus is on locational information. In digital tools, place-related emotions are uttered differently across scales. Web 3.0 applications potentially secure rural services of general interest.
Place attachment and digitalisation in rural regions
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1676-0819
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0100-7891
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2545-0097
Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place attachment ‘translates’ into the digital format. The paper analyses 193 digital projects presented in the internet. These cases cover several European countries with a particular focus on Germany. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional framework involving attachment concepts, space/place and digitalisation. From a systematic categorisation of the case studies, six result patterns emerge: Some of them confirm place attachment patterns, which are well known from the debate on ‘non-digital’ place attachment (e.g., the importance of emotions). Other findings show that digitalisation does make a difference, in particular concerning abstract, non-localised spatial references to the rural area. Finally, we deduce some implications from our findings for practical implementation in regional development.
Highlights Facets of place attachment to rural regions are examined in digital tools. Digital formats enable references to generic and abstract spatial contexts. To attract new residents the focus is on locational information. In digital tools, place-related emotions are uttered differently across scales. Web 3.0 applications potentially secure rural services of general interest.
Place attachment and digitalisation in rural regions
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1676-0819
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0100-7891
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2545-0097
Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place attachment ‘translates’ into the digital format. The paper analyses 193 digital projects presented in the internet. These cases cover several European countries with a particular focus on Germany. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional framework involving attachment concepts, space/place and digitalisation. From a systematic categorisation of the case studies, six result patterns emerge: Some of them confirm place attachment patterns, which are well known from the debate on ‘non-digital’ place attachment (e.g., the importance of emotions). Other findings show that digitalisation does make a difference, in particular concerning abstract, non-localised spatial references to the rural area. Finally, we deduce some implications from our findings for practical implementation in regional development.
Highlights Facets of place attachment to rural regions are examined in digital tools. Digital formats enable references to generic and abstract spatial contexts. To attract new residents the focus is on locational information. In digital tools, place-related emotions are uttered differently across scales. Web 3.0 applications potentially secure rural services of general interest.
Place attachment and digitalisation in rural regions
Birnbaum, Lisa (author) / Wilhelm, Carola (author) / Chilla, Tobias (author) / Kröner, Stephan (author)
Journal of Rural Studies ; 87 ; 189-198
2021-09-14
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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