Recreation, Arts, Events and Festivals: Their Contribution to a Sense of Community in the Colac–Otway Shire of Country Victoria

Abstract

So what does the concept of 'sense of community '

An Integrated Model to Enhance Residents’ Support for Future Festivals Case Study: WOMAD (CACERES, 2018, SPAIN)

“…Mannarini and Fedi (2009) found that the relation between sense of community and participation in the aspects of community life were more complex than had been previously demonstrated. Schwarz and Tait's (2007) study results showed a connection between recreation, arts, and cultural events and sense of community. As José del Barrio, Devesa, and Herrero 2012argued, festivals forge a new urban image and act as a driving force behind cultural creativity and social cohesion more than any other cultural phenomenon.…”

Building a sense of community through sport programming and special events: the role of sport marketing in contributing to social capital

“…A sense of community is an experientially based concept that focuses on the interrelationship and interdependence of individuals in a specific setting (Schwarz and Tait, 2007). The most common type of community is based on geographic location, but may also include membership in a group, or individuals who share similar beliefs, behaviours, characteristics and/or values.…”

“…In a study conducted by Schwarz and Tait (2007), the importance of communication to and from communities; facility, event, and programme maintenance and development; support for volunteers; and administrative expertise are integral to contributing to social capital, building senses of community, and the management of sport programming. Of these four areas, the biggest concern is communication.…”

“…Research shows that sport-related events and activities do contribute to social capital and a sense of community (Schwarz and Tait, 2007). However, as noted in the review of literature, to truly understand whether an activity contributes to a sense of community, you would have to either be a part of that community, or be engaged with that community.…”

The Mediating Roles of Young Residents’ Experiential Value and Sense of Community

“…However, the literature on the experiential value in MICE tourism is still appeared to be fragmented because studies have focused extensively on one-time events and perceived value from the perspectives of either attendees or event organizers (Mitchell, Schlegelmilch, & Mone, 2016). Next, sense of community illustrates residents’ perceptions of their experience within the community and their attitudes in a communal sense as psychological cognition (Schwarz & Tait, 2007). A community should consider residents’ sense of community before promoting tourism because residents’ participation is a key factor in local tourism development (C.…”