Space attachment and human behaviour Hussain Madhumita1,*, Sharma Asha2,** 1Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Sophia Girls’ College (Autonomous), Ajmer, Rajasthan, India 2Associate Professor, Head, Department of Psychology, Sophia Girls’ College (Autonomous), Ajmer, Rajasthan, India (*Corresponding author) email id: madhumita@sophiacollegeajmer.in
**asha@sophiacollegeajmer.in
Online Published on 23 April, 2024. Abstract People’s relationship with specific locations isn’t just about geography; it’s deeply intimate and largely affects our lives, our view of ourselves, and where we belong. As a result, the link is so essential. It instils us with a sense of safety and permanence, helping to keep us in the moment, knowing where we’re coming from. However, this kind of link isn’t only emotional. It can also evolve into concrete steps, such as a desire to improve the community and a need to maintain it. Our connection to certain places goes beyond mere physical location; it integrates itself fiercely into our definitions of self and identity. This connection, known as place attachment, is essential for several causes. To start with, it gives us a feeling of security and stability, rooting us securely in the ground. The present paper is an attempt to explore the connection between individuals and their environment with respect to wellbeing and sense of belongingness. For this purpose, a self-constructed questionnaire was used for the collection of raw data amongst the girl students of 17 to 24 age group. The major findings indicate a strong preference for natural landscapes and the importance of green spaces for ensuring better wellbeing and sense of belongingness. Top Keywords Space, Connection, Community, Emotional Attachment, Wellbeing and sense of belongingness. Top |