Abstract
Identity and place are subjective concepts related to the intrinsic feelings of each individual, the meanings of which are derived from the multiple interactions between people and their dwelling places. By examining which factors are involved and to what extent they may influence the process through which individuals construct an identity with the places in which they live, we have sought to analyze the process involved in constructing a place-based identity, with residents in the municipalities of Cabo de Santo Agostinho and Ipojuca. For this, we have used quantitative methods, especially descriptive data analyzes, and produced a statistical index so as to investigate the processes involved in constructing a place-based identity associated to a sense of belonging to the municipalities in which they live. Through our results, we have verified that factors such as age, migration status and the time spent living in the municipality have influenced the manner in which individuals construct a sense of belonging to the place they live.
Keywords:
identity; place; belonging; socio-spatial dynamics; migration