Attachment and identity as related to a place and its perceived climate

摘要: Abstract This study examined the relations between place, climate, place attachment and identity using Breakwell's four processes model of (e.g. Twigger-Ross, Bonaiuto, Breakwell. (2003). Identity Theories Environmental Psychology, 203–233) as a framework. Following this, an influence high vs. low urban country(open-air)-person attitude on (the City Gothenburg, “Vallgraven”, Sweden) related was examined. In line with Twigger-Ross Uzzell (1996) (Place Processes, 205–220) it hypothesized that attachment, together congruent identification, in this case urban-person attitude, would significantly more residents’ place-related than identification which not where they were living, i.e. attitude. addition hypothesized, Knez (2003a) (The 5th international conference climate (ICUC-5), September 2003, Lodz, Poland, Vol. 2, pp. 69–72) may be one meanings attribute to place. Empirical evidence links shown well significant role subjects’ conceptions especially for those considered highly attached their residential area. latter result presents challenge theory, general, taking into account place's (Knez (2003b). The Poland 2 (2003b) 65–68)). Finally, structural equation modelling suggested five process opposed model, showed link proceeding from time identity. indicates prolonging one's stay at intensifies emotional bond turn leads becomes part conceptual extended selves (Neisser (1998). Philosophical 1, 35–59), context content distinctiveness, referent continuity, self-esteem self-efficacy.