Purpose Gravity models and analogue store approaches are inadequate in predicting purchases neighbourhood stores. This requires a new theoretical empirically tested approach. Design/methodology/approach We use the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to determine which factors predict choice for store. develop suitable model using structural equation with survey data from two cases all households catchment areas were surveyed both before after opened. Findings find TPB be appropriate choice....

Purpose Globally, climate change is exacerbating the impacts of climate-related, natural hazards including avalanches. However, there limited knowledge about how small and remote communities are affected by perceive effects a changing with that increase in intensity and/or frequency. Consequently, call for more actionable interdisciplinary adaptation research, which takes its starting point understanding local concerns people living communities. Design/methodology/approach This paper test...

Icelandic fish stocks underwent privatisation in 1990, when existing fishing quotas were made fully transferable. The country's system of individual transferable has since been held up as a paragon virtue for sustainable fisheries. This might be valid ecological and most economic concerns, but truly fisheries management the question social impacts to addressed well. paper evaluates performance from spatial point view. theoretical framing stems concepts resilience vulnerability. Through...

Abstract According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, climate change may increase likelihood, intensity, and frequency of some natural hazards in country, such as avalanches. It is therefore essential preparedness for change–related effects. Until recently, social community aspects have not received much attention Iceland. The aim this study was explore role place attachment small remote communities Iceland how residents experience threat Through a narrative approach, we conducted...

The concept of resilience has been used to assess community development and its prospects in natural resource-based localities. objectives the article are evaluate two Icelandic coastal communities, reflect on possible shortcomings for providing policy guidance. Mixed qualitative methods were used, with several weeks fieldwork each location. results showed that case communities have had adjust a radical change fisheries management, loss resource entitlements. Additionally, substantial...

In recent years, resilience has become an increasing focal point of community studies, in particular for settlements the peripheral north, which face severe socio-economic and demographic challenges. Not all researchers practitioners were equally excited about transfer this concept – deeply rooted ecology to social sciences. Unsurprisingly there is a growing literature that engages critically with resilience. This reflection takes up some main criticism projects it onto Iceland; country can...

Understanding a community’s place attachment is vital for effective land-use planning and disaster risk management that aligns with local needs priorities. This study examines the methodologies employed to grasp these values, emphasising significance of meaningful participatory approaches. It sheds light on challenges encountered due COVID-19 restrictions, which prevented direct face-to-face engagement community members. To address this issue, researchers devised “digital walking tours” as...

Fisheries are a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and biological aspects, often or economic end goals given priority in fisheries governance. However, there is growing trend around the world to include non-economic social objectives management schemes, e.g., supporting rural communities, increasing opportunities for newcomers part-time fishermen, providing equitable access culturally historically important fisheries. In Iceland, has goals' precedence over goals, no formal...

Remembrance, commemoration, and specific dates play an important role in many societies cultures. They can be about positively connotated events with societal impacts, such as reunifications or the gaining of independence, but also disastrous other devastating on a national international scale. In disaster risk areas, there are various ways addressed. While for some communities they active part local history living memory, tend to neglect disregard events. By applying classification system,...

Seit Jahrzehnten ist der Lebensmitteleinzelhandel von einem Strukturwandel hin zu weniger und groseren Geschaften gekennzeichnet. Gerade in kleineren Orten landlicher Raume bestehen daherProbleme, die Versorgung mit Gutern des taglichen Bedarfs fuslaufiger Entfernung, das heist Nahversorgung, sicherzustellen. Um bestehenden Herausforderungen hinreichend analysieren Losungen entwickeln, mussen aktuellen Trends Nahversorgung untersucht Blick auf ihre potentiellen Wirkungen landliche...