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Gewählte Publikation:

Arnberger, A; Budruk, M; Schneider, IE; Stanis, SAW.
(2022): Predicting place attachment among walkers in the urban context: The role of dogs, motivations, satisfaction, past experience and setting development
URBAN FOR URBAN GREE. 2022; 70, 127531 FullText FullText_BOKU

Abstract:
Place attachment knowledge informs urban green space management to maximize positive visitor experiences. However, little is known about how place attachment differs between urban green space settings and users, particularly dog walkers or owners. This study explored place attachment and the better-known influence of variables such as motivation, satisfaction and visit frequency, as well as the understudied contributions of dog ownership status and degree of setting development. In total, 450 on-site walkers and dog walkers in two cities and four green spaces with different levels of development were interviewed. Regression analyses revealed motivations, satisfaction and visit frequency predicted place attachment. Place attachment strength differed between walkers and dog walkers: dog walkers were more likely to have higher place identity and place dependence. Similarly, visitors to the urban green spaces with the lowest degree of development were highest on place dependence and identity. Implications and future research ideas are shared.
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Arnberger Arne
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