TY  - CHAP
AB  - Abstract The chapter is devoted to analysis of the structure of regional identity. Topicality of this issue is caused by the processes of social differentiation of regions. The purpose of the research is to describe the factors of regional identity. Regional identity is predetermined by natural, geographical, socio-cultural, ethnic, and socio-political factors. Regional identity is viewed as a complex dynamic structure. It is analyzed on the basis of application of concepts of constructivism and symbolic capital. The authors come to the conclusion that dynamics of regional identity are determined by individuals’ evaluation of the conditions of the territory for satisfying the needs and implementation of life plans. This aspect is analyzed from the positions of the concept of constructivism. It is also concluded that dynamics of regional identity depends on attractive image of the territory and realization of its uniqueness. This aspect of regional identity is viewed as a symbolic capital, which stimulates the development of territory.
SN  - 978-1-78769-994-6, 978-1-78769-993-9/
DO  - 10.1108/978-1-78769-993-920191029
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78769-993-920191029
AU  - Tsvetkova Irina
AU  - Zhelnina Evgenia
AU  - Ivanova Tatiana
AU  - Gorbacheva Natalia
ED  - Elena G. Popkova
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - Factors of Regional Identity as a Dynamic Structure
T2  - “Conflict-Free” Socio-Economic Systems
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 251
EP  - 258
Y2  - 2024/09/23
ER  -