What happens when a festival transfigures a town: Community perspectives on rural festivals and place identity
A study exploring Goderich's community members perspectives on how festivals frame and develop place identity in rural areas.
My Research
Diverse Perspectives on Place Identity
Research Study
- Studying how community members feel about festivals framing rural area's place identityÂ
- Are there differing perspectives among community membersÂ
- How does this impact their sense of community
Research Setting
- This study will focus on the area of Goderich and the Festival of WizardryÂ
- For the last three years, this Harry Potter themed festival has been framing the area to be a 'Harry Potter Town'
Participant Criteria
Participants must be:
- 18 years of ageÂ
- Identify as a Goderich community member for at least the last 4 years
Participation Requirements
Participants will be required to:
- Partake in a one-on-one, audio-taped, interview with myself
- The interview will take no longer that 45 to 60 minutes
- Interview questions will be based on their opinions on this festival, how it has impacted their community and their sense of community
Interested? Then Contact Me
Contact me if you are interested in participating in this study so we can ensure that you meet the participant criteria or if you have any questions. Please mention your preferred contact method.
