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Effects of Place Attachment on Flood Risk Management in Kogi Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Place attachment is the emotional, cultural, and socio-economic bond between people and their environment is a critical but underexplored factor in flood risk management. This study examined its effects on flood risk management in Kogi Local Government Area, Nigeria, focusing on six communities. A descriptive survey with 400 respondents (Yamane formula, population 287,450) was employed. Findings revealed that place attachment significantly influences flood risk perception (M=3.25, SD=0.72), with ancestral ties being the strongest dimension (M=3.40, SD=0.68). Strong place attachment negatively correlates with relocation willingness (r=-0.482, 95% CI [-0.543, -0.415], p

Source: JALINGO JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DOI: 10.66490/jjsms.v7i3.2599

Authors: M.L. Idakwoji, C.I. Asaju, G.F. Balogun, J.T. Jimoh, M. Sani, A.U. Ibrahim

Language: English

Topic: Place Attachment and Urban Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7225467719

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