Place attachment in the context of loss and displacement

The case of Syrian immigrants in Esenyurt, Istanbul

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ID6439233
AuthorsRashad Alirhayim (0000-0003-0522-177X, The Ohio State University, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume47
Issue2
Pages381-403
Publication date2023-04-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Urban Affairs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0735-2166 • E-ISSN: 1467-9906
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07352166.2023.2180378
OpenAlexW4363650581
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited55

This study examines the effects of displacement on place bonds among immigrants in their neighborhoods. While previous studies have addressed the effect of voluntary relocations and disasters on place attachments, the impact of war displacements has not received much attention. There is still much to know about how individuals displaced by war cultivate bonds to new locales. The study addresses two main questions: What kinds of attachment do Syrian immigrants in Esenyurt, Istanbul, establish with their new locale? How do feelings of loss and displacement influence the bonds Syrian immigrants form with their new locale? To address these questions, we used a qualitative approach, conducting in-depth interviews with 16 participants in Esenyurt, Istanbul. Results from interviews show that feelings of low self-esteem and self-efficacy severely impact a displaced individual's ability to identify with their new neighborhood because of displacement and loss. Moreover, social tensions alienate and challenge newcomers, impacting their sense of identification and thus bonds with place. Results highlight the importance of preserving identities for the establishment of place attachment

Archaeology · Context (archaeology · Demographic economics · Displacement (psychology · Economics · Immigration · Place attachment · Political science · Psychoanalysis · Sociology · History · Law · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Urban Planning and Governance

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