ABSTRACT
Is place identity an important component of self-identity? People perceive themselves in several ways. They have ‘multiple identities’ which range from those imposed by societal stereotypes through to private understandings of self. How we see ourselves may or may not be contextualised in space or place. Yet aspects of self, associated with role identities, may become spatialised – for example, maternal roles may often be associated with a domestic space or leisure roles with public spaces. Both macro and micro environments are recognised domains of quality of life but their importance may vary across the life course and be of greater value to some people than others. Context, reflected in attachment to a place and/or a dwelling, may form and nurture a crucial aspect of well-being.
