Place Attachment Questions, adapted from Warnick (2016).

1. I feel like I belong in this community.
2. I've lived here a long time.
3. I know a lot of people here.
4. I know my way around.
5. I feel comfortable here.
6. The friendships and associations I have with other people in this town mean a lot to me.
7. I feel rooted here.
8. I like to tell people about where I live.
9. I grew up here.
10. I rely on where I live to do the stuff I care about most.
11. If I could live anywhere in the world, I would live here.
12. If something exciting were happening in this community, I'd want to be involved.
13. I'm really interested in knowing what's going on here.
14. My town isn't perfect, but there are a lot of things that make me love it.
15. The people who live here are my kind of people.
16. I hope that my kids live here even after I'm gone.
17. I feel loyal to this community.
18. I like to attend events that are happening in my town.
19. Where I live tells you a lot about who I am as a person.
20. I care about the future success of this town.
21. I don't want to move anytime soon.
22. I can rely on people in this town to help me.
23. There is no other place I'd rather live.
24. It feels like home.

The more attached to a place you feel, the happier you are.

• Have you ever boycotted or protested in your town?
• Have you ever attended a local public meeting?
• Do you talk with friends and family about politics?
• Have you attended a political rally or speech where you live?
• Have you signed a petition, online or off?
• Do you keep up on the news?
• Have you worked or volunteered for a political party or candidate?