Janson, Paul (2020) Third Places during COVID-19: Investigating the Effects of Third Place Inaccessibility on Psychological Well-Being. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
Since the first description of the concept of ‘third places’ in “The Great Good Place (Oldenburg, 1989), research has consistently verified their importance as facilitators of informal social interaction (e.g. Hickman, 2012). However, the value of such interactions for the individual remains largely undiscussed. This study took advantage of the temporal closure of third places during social distancing measures in Germany to examine the importance of third places for psychological well-being. In qualitative interviews, respondents were asked about how the presence and subsequent absence of third places has influenced afflicted relationships and well-being. Findings were subsequently re-connected to Oldenburg’s (1989) theory. Despite the temporal closure of third places having consistently resulted in the collapse of casual social ties and weakening of personal benefits, perceived effects on psychological well-being were minimal. The findings can partly be explained by the perpetual maintenance of close social ties and the altered lifestyle during social distancing measures. Despite additional research being required to properly define the value that resides within such places, this research recognises their role as an important component for the efficient navigation through normal daily life.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Osborne, T. |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Aug 2020 08:37 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Aug 2020 08:37 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3276 |
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