Research Article

University Students’ Thoughts on Konya and Its Residents’ Prominent Peculiarities- A Perceptual Mapping Study

Volume: 9 Number: 4 August 31, 2021
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University Students’ Thoughts on Konya and Its Residents’ Prominent Peculiarities- A Perceptual Mapping Study

Abstract

Cities are competing each other in order to be more preferred one for various groups such as tourists, residents, students and investors. In city branding activities, understanding the city’s existing image and design strategies accordingly play an important role. This study aims at understanding Konya and its residents’ image from university students’ point of view. Survey technic was applied to the 300 students selected randomly in university’s cafeteria during November 2019. The results showed that in general Konya’s image can be interpreted as neutral, which can be accepted as an opportunity to change it to a positive image. Konya’s industry, history, agriculture, accessibility and clean environment are found as its prominent peculiarities. Moreover, the mean value of the image-determining statements is not found high due to its neutral image. In addition to these, it was seen in the literature review that the city has a positive image. However, according to the data obtained as a result of this study, the image of the city has been achieved as neutral. This can be given as a feature that makes the study different from other studies.

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Details

Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 31, 2021

Submission Date

March 2, 2021

Acceptance Date

June 23, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 9 Number: 4

APA
Görkemli, H., Demir, E., & Çiçekçi, B. (2021). University Students’ Thoughts on Konya and Its Residents’ Prominent Peculiarities- A Perceptual Mapping Study. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 9(4), 969-982. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.889737