What is it about?
This study investigates the determinants of rural residents' WTS in SVs of China's Henan Province. By integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with place identity (PI), quality of life (QoL), and participation and policy incentives (PPIs), 549 rural households across 20 SVs were surveyed.
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Our standpoints underscore that quality rural development and continuity require enhancing rural households' economic control and opportunities, and leveraging village networks.
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Very interesting study.
Dr Isaac Sarfo
Henan University
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This page is a summary of: Why stay when the other side seems greener: Exploring residents' willingness to stay in Rural China's specialized villages, Habitat International, November 2025, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.habitatint.2025.103566.
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