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The objective of this review paper was to investigate the current status of place research. The paper briefly traces the beginnings of place research since the mid- 20th century and discusses the research outcomes of the last 30 years in developing theoretical concepts. The significance of place identity concepts with respect to the elderly is highlighted and the practical implications of the research are discussed.
Place identity, Phenomenology, Lifeworld, Place attachment, Meanings, Ageing