Naslov
Comparing Generational Views on the Future of Rural Karst Periphery in Croatia

Autori
Lukić, Aleksandar ; Radeljak Kaufmann, Petra ; Nejašmić, Šimun

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Sustaining Rural Systems: Rural Vitality in an Era of Globalization and Economic Nationalism / - Saint Paul (MN), 2019, 22-23

Skup
27th Colloquium of the International Geographical Union Commission on the Sustainability of Rural Systems (IGU-CSRS)

Mjesto i datum
Saint Paul (MN), Sjedinjene Američke Države, 21.07.2019. - 26.07.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Recenziran

Ključne riječi
Rural ; Periphery ; Karst ; Future ; Students

Sažetak
For young generations, leaving the countryside to seek new life opportunities in cities or abroad, getting education and valuable experience, is seen as a normal part of the formative process. However, the fact that the vast majority of them decide never to return to the villages and small towns of their childhood, due to the lack of any perceived prospects, is cause for alarm. Current youth migration trends in Croatia as well as in some other new EU member countries, clearly indicate the aforementioned undesirable scenario, which especially affects both traditional marginal areas and new types of inner peripheries. By using a multidimensional model of understanding the periphery, which includes both objective and subjective factors, this research focuses on recognizing and discussing developmental measures in rural karst periphery of Croatia, comprising more than third of its territory. We further develop on previous research by comparing generational views on “what should be done and by whom” in order to build more realistic recommendations for decision-makers, reflecting both expert knowledge (of adults) and students’ opinions. Expert insights into developmental opportunities were collected in a wider scenario-building exercise using the Delphi method with two rounds of written questionnaires (37 academic experts). A questionnaire survey using quota sampling was conducted to assess young peoples’ attitudes, whereby 490 students from the University of Zagreb were included. Apart from revitalisation potential for Croatian peripheral karst areas, the willingness of respondents to return or move to peripheral karst areas was examined. More than 80% of student respondents answered that they haven’t considered moving or returning to peripheral karst areas. The results indicate some similarities between two generational views, especially in terms of desirable economic measures (e.g. tourism and organic agriculture). Interestingly, the most striking difference is the preferred governance model: the majority of students advocate a top-down approach on the state and regional levels while academic experts firmly support a bottom-up approach of development and networking of local actors, while also strengthening institutional frameworks.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geografija

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