Place Attachment and Social Participation: Investigating the Impact of Place Attachment on Social Participation
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Sense of attachment, Participation, Bojnourd UniversityAbstract
Objective: This study aims to examine the impact of place attachment (with a focus on satisfaction and belonging) on social participation among students residing in Bojnourd University dormitories. Methods and Materials: The research utilized a descriptive-survey and analytical-correlational design. The statistical population included male and female dormitory students selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a 21-item researcher-made questionnaire with confirmed validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.853). A total of 124 valid responses were analyzed using SPSS. Findings: Correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between place attachment components and social participation. The correlation coefficient between satisfaction and participation was 0.606, and between belonging and participation was 0.560 (p < 0.01). Multiple regression revealed that the two components jointly predicted 39% of the variance in participation (R² = 0.397), with satisfaction (β = 0.414) being a stronger predictor than belonging (β = 0.29). Conclusion: The results indicate that place attachment—especially environmental satisfaction—plays a significant role in enhancing students’ social participation. Thus, designing dormitory environments that improve perceived spatial quality can foster greater social interaction and responsibility among students.
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