Articles | Volume 80, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/gh-80-319-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/gh-80-319-2025
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21 Oct 2025
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Region in Beziehung. Eine performativ-empirische Erkundung alltäglicher Identifikationsprozesse mittels Paarinterviews

Sabine Hostniker

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Regional identity is not just about place; it is shaped through everyday interactions and relationships. This study explores how couples experience and express their connection to a region through shared practices, emotions, and conversations. Using narrative couple interviews, the research explores that identity is continuously negotiated and performed. The findings highlight the importance of social ties in shaping regional belonging, offering new insights for regional studies.
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