Place attachment through interaction with urban parks: A cross-cultural study

A cross-cultural study reveals that Persian gardens uniquely foster place attachment through shared history, meanings, and memories, offering long-term residents deep emotional bonds. Unlike modern urban parks, these gardens provide a sense of continuity that helps bi-cultural migrants view places of origin and relocation as interconnected, reducing the disruption of migration. The research used qualitative methods to analyze interactions with two park types, contributing empirical evidence to place attachment theories and advocating for the preservation of culturally rich urban green spaces.

Bazrafshan, M., Tabrizi, A. M., Bauer, N., & Kienast, F. (2021). Place attachment through interaction with urban parks: A cross-cultural study. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 61, 127103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127103