IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/vrs/buogeo/v34y2016i34p47-62n4.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

An introductory study of perceptual marginality in Slovakia

Author

Listed:
  • Mikuš Roman
  • Lauko Viliam

    (Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Regional Geography, Protection and Planning of Landscape, Ilkovičova 6, Mlynská dolina, 842 15, Bratislava, Slovakia)

  • Máliková Lucia

    (Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences ,Department of Human Geography and Demography, Ilkovičova 6, Mlynská dolina, 842 15, Bratislava, Slovakia)

Abstract

The existence of marginal regions is closely linked to the socio-spatial polarisation of our society. Especially in the post socialist countries, including Slovakia, which have undergone significant social and economic transformation, spatial polarisation and related regional disparities have become a relevant issue across multidisciplinary academic research. This study focuses on similarities and differences in defining the marginality from two different perspectives - one that is based on quantification of statistical data and another based on individual perception of marginality from the position of local mayors. Local mayors, the main figures of the local governance, have in the Slovak system of administration huge responsibility in the development of communes and a great opportunity to improve the status of certain communes, especially those marginal. At the same time this study investigates how the political affiliation and political support affect their competencies and activities in relation to the marginal position of their commune.

Suggested Citation

  • Mikuš Roman & Lauko Viliam & Máliková Lucia, 2016. "An introductory study of perceptual marginality in Slovakia," Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, Sciendo, vol. 34(34), pages 47-62, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:buogeo:v:34:y:2016:i:34:p:47-62:n:4
    DOI: 10.1515/bog-2016-0034
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://doi.org/10.1515/bog-2016-0034
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1515/bog-2016-0034?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Sedlacek Sabine & Kurka Bernhard & Maier Gunther, 2009. "Regional identity: a key to overcome structural weaknesses in peripheral rural regions?," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 1(4), pages 180-201, January.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Mona El Khafif & Kathy Hsu Wibberly & Elgin Cleckley & Tho H. Nguyen & Marcus H. Divers, 2021. "We Are Martinsville (WAM): Leveraging Mobile Gaming for Community Engagement and Improving Health," International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR), IGI Global, vol. 10(4), pages 63-87, October.
    2. Pallarès-Blanch Marta & Prados Velasco Maria-José & Tulla Pujol Antoni Francesc, 2014. "Naturbanization and Urban – Rural Dynamics in Spain: Case Study of New Rural Landscapes in Andalusia and Catalonia," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 6(2), pages 118-160, June.
    3. Kremer, Anna, 2020. "Home is where the heart is? How regional identity hinders internal migration in Germany," CEPIE Working Papers 05/20, Technische Universität Dresden, Center of Public and International Economics (CEPIE).
    4. Anna Kremer, 2022. "Home is where the history is: How today's migration in Germany is shaped by regional identity," Journal of Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 62(2), pages 604-638, March.
    5. Musolino Dario & Silvetti Alessia, 2020. "Are Mountain Areas Attractive for Investments? The Case of the Alpine Provinces in Italy," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 12(4), pages 469-493, December.
    6. Šťastná Milada & Kniezková Tereza & Náplavová Miloslava, 2011. "Embedding of rural businesses in the South Moravian region," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 3(3), pages 198-207, January.
    7. Mastronardi Luigi & Giaccio Vincenzo & Giannelli Agostino & Stanisci Angela, 2017. "Methodological Proposal about the Role of Landscape in the Tourism Development Process in Rural Areas: The Case of Molise Region (Italy)," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 9(2), pages 245-262, June.

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:vrs:buogeo:v:34:y:2016:i:34:p:47-62:n:4. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Peter Golla (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://www.sciendo.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.