Kevany, Kathleen May.
Appreciating living well in two rural Nova Scotian communities [electronic resource] / Kathleen May Kevany, Jie Ma, Jaclyn Biggs & Margaret MacMichael. - pp. 29-47.
This article employs appreciative inquiry to investigate factors that mediate or foster rural well-being in Tatamagouche and Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia. Study participants identified many factors involved in bolstering well-being: community engagement, an appreciation of the natural magnificence, vibrant arts and culture, citizen efficacy, and a sense of shared responsibility. They also included environmental sustainability, healthy lifestyles, self-sufficiency, being hospitable, compassionate, and responsible citizens with playful and grateful spirits. Further study is needed to substantiate the factors that could help mediate rural well-being.
Mode of access: Internet.
Appreciative inquiry, community engagement, prosperity, resiliency, rural well-being, sustainability, vibrancy
Appreciating living well in two rural Nova Scotian communities [electronic resource] / Kathleen May Kevany, Jie Ma, Jaclyn Biggs & Margaret MacMichael. - pp. 29-47.
This article employs appreciative inquiry to investigate factors that mediate or foster rural well-being in Tatamagouche and Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia. Study participants identified many factors involved in bolstering well-being: community engagement, an appreciation of the natural magnificence, vibrant arts and culture, citizen efficacy, and a sense of shared responsibility. They also included environmental sustainability, healthy lifestyles, self-sufficiency, being hospitable, compassionate, and responsible citizens with playful and grateful spirits. Further study is needed to substantiate the factors that could help mediate rural well-being.
Mode of access: Internet.
Appreciative inquiry, community engagement, prosperity, resiliency, rural well-being, sustainability, vibrancy
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