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Exploring the effects of soundscape perception on place attachment

A comparative study of residents and tourists

authored by: Ling Yang, Jiang Liu, Christian Albert, Xuan Guo
Abstract: The critical role of soundscapes in nurturing place attachment, affecting individuals' emotional ties and perceptions of specific locations, has been historically undervalued. In this case, this study examined the profound interrelationships between soundscapes and human connections to place, with a focus on the contrasting perspectives of residents and visitors. Based on on-site surveys on Kulangsu Island involving both groups, this research examined the difference in soundscape perception and place attachment as well as their relationships between the two groups. The findings revealed that residents and visitors showed a shared inclination towards natural sounds alongside the recognition of artificial sounds, while a significant divide emerged in the evaluation of overall soundscapes. Residents displayed a heightened sense of place attachment compared to visitors, characterized by feelings of belongingness and uniqueness. Notably, visitors' place attachment was closely tied to various soundscape evaluation indicators, particularly correlated with the perception of artificial and mechanical sounds. In contrast, residents' place attachment is independent of soundscape evaluations, while is influenced positively by the preference for natural sounds. This contrast underscores the differing perspectives and objectives between the two groups. The results facilitate a deeper understanding of the pivotal role of soundscapes in shaping human-place relationships, informing both academic discourse and practical applications.
Organisation(s): Institute of Environmental Planning
External Organisation(s): Fuzhou University
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Type: Article
Journal: Applied acoustics
Volume: 222
No. of pages: 11
ISSN: 0003-682X
Publication date: 05.06.2024
Publication status: Published
Peer reviewed: Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas: Acoustics and Ultrasonics
Electronic version(s): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2024.110048 (Access: Closed)

BibTeX

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title = "Exploring the effects of soundscape perception on place attachment: A comparative study of residents and tourists",
abstract = "The critical role of soundscapes in nurturing place attachment, affecting individuals' emotional ties and perceptions of specific locations, has been historically undervalued. In this case, this study examined the profound interrelationships between soundscapes and human connections to place, with a focus on the contrasting perspectives of residents and visitors. Based on on-site surveys on Kulangsu Island involving both groups, this research examined the difference in soundscape perception and place attachment as well as their relationships between the two groups. The findings revealed that residents and visitors showed a shared inclination towards natural sounds alongside the recognition of artificial sounds, while a significant divide emerged in the evaluation of overall soundscapes. Residents displayed a heightened sense of place attachment compared to visitors, characterized by feelings of belongingness and uniqueness. Notably, visitors' place attachment was closely tied to various soundscape evaluation indicators, particularly correlated with the perception of artificial and mechanical sounds. In contrast, residents' place attachment is independent of soundscape evaluations, while is influenced positively by the preference for natural sounds. This contrast underscores the differing perspectives and objectives between the two groups. The results facilitate a deeper understanding of the pivotal role of soundscapes in shaping human-place relationships, informing both academic discourse and practical applications.",
keywords = "Environmental psychology, Kulangsu Island, Place attachment, Soundscape, Urban planning",
author = "Ling Yang and Jiang Liu and Christian Albert and Xuan Guo",
year = "2024",
month = jun,
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doi = "10.1016/j.apacoust.2024.110048",
language = "English",
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