Whose Narrative is it Anyway? Narratives of Social Innovation in Rural Areas – A Comparative Analysis of Community‐Led Initiatives in Scotland and Spain
Summary. Social innovation in rural communities relies on compelling narratives that mobilize people around shared challenges. This study analyzes narratives from three community-led initiatives in Scotland and Spain using a framework examining problematization, solutions, actors, and plot. The research finds that marginalisation, environmental concerns, and community activation dominate these narratives. Collective leadership and supportive policies strengthen narratives over time, improving project sustainability and reducing power imbalances.
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Savall, N. V., Barlagne, C., Hewitt, R. J., Nijnik, M., & Pérez, J. E.. (2020). Whose Narrative is it Anyway? Narratives of Social Innovation in Rural Areas – A Comparative Analysis of Community‐Led Initiatives in Scotland and Spain. Sociologia Ruralis. https://doi.org/10.1111/soru.12321
Savall, Néstor Vercher, et al. “Whose Narrative is it Anyway? Narratives of Social Innovation in Rural Areas – A Comparative Analysis of Community‐Led Initiatives in Scotland and Spain.” Sociologia Ruralis, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/soru.12321.
Savall, Néstor Vercher, Carla Barlagne, Richard J. Hewitt, Maria Nijnik, and Javier Esparcia Pérez. 2020. “Whose Narrative is it Anyway? Narratives of Social Innovation in Rural Areas – A Comparative Analysis of Community‐Led Initiatives in Scotland and Spain.” Sociologia Ruralis. https://doi.org/10.1111/soru.12321.
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- 10.1111/soru.12321
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- United Kingdom, Spain
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- Europe
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- innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems
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- 2026-04-28