Happy to Be Home: Place-Based Attachments, Family Ties, and Mobility among Rural Stayers

Cheryl Morse, Jill Mudgett · 2017 · The Professional Geographer

Summary. Rural Vermonters who choose to stay in their home state do so primarily because of place attachment and family proximity. The study reveals that contented stayers value landscape, community, and living near relatives. Beyond simple immobility, these residents actively exercise diverse forms of mobility—travel and engagement—while maintaining their commitment to home. The research shifts focus from migration patterns to understanding why people remain rooted in rural places.

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Morse, C., & Mudgett, J.. (2017). Happy to Be Home: Place-Based Attachments, Family Ties, and Mobility among Rural Stayers. The Professional Geographer. https://doi.org/10.1080/00330124.2017.1365309

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DOI: 10.1080/00330124.2017.1365309
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28