We analyze various aspects of the "sense of place" concept in the littoral municipality of Okrug on the island of Čiovo near Trogir. Th e basis of our research is the diff erence in perceptions between permanent and temporary residents upon which we draw conclusions and policy implications. Th e research is embedded into a wider literature and policy discussion on ecosystem services, second homes and counter-urbanization process in Croatia in particular. Our results show that the "sense of place" construct consists of multiple sub-concepts, which, in turn, have multiple factors. Also, the diff erence in perception of various sub-concepts of the "sense of place" between permanent and temporary residents has been found. Th e research confi rmed the diff erences in place attachment and place dependence between permanent and temporary residents. Furthermore, a statistically signifi cant diff erence in the numbers of second-home owners, who rate themselves as natives and newcomers has been confi rmed thus suggesting that place rootedness sub-concept may infl uence the perception of the "sense of place". Th e overall results have implications for theoretical debate on the "sense of place" and inform range of domestic policy makers in spatial planning, tourism and regional development.
Sense of place: Perceptions of permanent and temporary residents in Croatia
S. Poljanec-Borić,Anja Wertag,Luka Šikić
Published 2018 in Tourism: An international Interdisciplinary Journal
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2018
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Tourism: An international Interdisciplinary Journal
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2018-06-29
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Geography, Sociology
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