The proposed person–process–place framework of place
attachment builds upon previous frameworks and models by
incorporating classic and recent empirical findings from a variety of
theoretical perspectives. It thus serves as a portrait of place
attachment research to date. As Blalock (1969) advised, the first
step toward construction of testable theories is to scrutinize the
current literature, identify key variables, and, when there are many,
reduce them into an organized classification system. The PPP
framework endeavors to do just that. It connects and integrates the
many constructs within its three dimensions. Therefore, it presents
an encompassing, yet simplified view of person–place bonding that
is both accessible to those new to the place attachment concept and
comprehensive to those already familiar with it. It should stimulate
new research by identifying gaps in previous studies, aid in the
development of assessment tools, and categorize types of place
attachment for planning purposes and related conflict resolution
strategies