eprintid: 4232
rev_number: 5
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datestamp: 2023-07-11 11:50:42
lastmod: 2023-07-11 11:50:42
status_changed: 2023-07-11 11:50:42
type: thesis
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sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Bos, Lisa
creators_id: S4079957
creators_email: lisa6543@hotmail.com
title: Influence of festivals on place identity: A case study about Sneek and Sneekweek
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: This research investigates the influence of festivals on place identity. The festival Sneekweek in Sneek
is the case study for this research. Festivals are used for placemaking, with a goal of enhancing the 
sense of place of inhabitants (Brownett & Evans, 2020). The sense of place among the inhabitants is a 
defining factor of the place identity (Adams, 2013). This research attempts to fill the research gap 
regarding the impact of festivals on the sense of place among inhabitants (Lau & Li, 2015).
Quantitative research has been conducted by surveying inhabitants of Sneek, followed by a statistical 
analysis. The findings suggest that the festival is a prominent aspect of the place identity of Sneek. 
However, it does not enhance inhabitants with Sneek, which means that Sneekweek does not make 
the inhabitants feel involved with Sneek. A limitation of this study is the probability sample. Future 
research should focus on the motivations behind the role of Sneekweek in place identity and the lack 
of involvement of the inhabitants.
date: 2023
pages: 44
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: SGP
tutors_name: Boumans, B.M.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Culturele Geografie
tutors_email: B.M.Boumans@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Place identity
keywords_local: Sense of place
keywords_local: Heritage
keywords_local: Landscape
keywords_local: Feeling of belonging
keywords_local: Placemaking
keywords_local: Temporary placemaking
keywords_local: Place branding
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2023-07-10
citation:   Bos, Lisa  (2023) Influence of festivals on place identity: A case study about Sneek and Sneekweek.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4232/1/Bachelor%20Thesis%20Final%20Version.pdf