Considering the implications of place-based approaches for improving rural community wellbeing: The value of a relational lens

Rachel Winterton, Alana Hulme-Chambers, Jane Farmer, Sarah‐Anne Muñoz · 2014 · Rural Society

Summary. Place-based rural policy often treats rural space as homogenous, limiting its effectiveness for improving community wellbeing. This paper argues that adopting a relational view of rural space—understanding it as socially created through connections and flows—offers a better framework for designing and evaluating rural health and community development policies. A relational approach helps policymakers measure outcomes more accurately and address the complex, interconnected nature of rural wellbeing.

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Winterton, R., Hulme-Chambers, A., Farmer, J., & Muñoz, S.. (2014). Considering the implications of place-based approaches for improving rural community wellbeing: The value of a relational lens. Rural Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/10371656.2014.11082071

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DOI: 10.1080/10371656.2014.11082071
Countries: Australia, United Kingdom
Regions: Oceania, Europe
Categories: policy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28