PLACE ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

An empirical analysis of a case of Otaru City

Abstract

In this study, a questionnaire was used to identify the components of place engagement and structural characteristics. Factor analysis revealed that place engagement consists of “Community Involvement and Contribution Orientation Factor” and “Place Attachment and Orientation Toward Unity Factor.” In addition, latent variables extracted from the results of the factor analysis were analyzed using a structural analysis of covariance. The results revealed the following:

(1) “Community Involvement and Contribution Orientation Factor” positively influences “Leadership Factor in Community Development Activities”.

(2) “Place Attachment and Orientation Toward Unity Factor” has a negative impact on “Leadership Factor in Community Development Activities”.