ESP-3436

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zhang, pingfang, & Lu, H. (2025). Living heritage and community well-being: The case of silk industrial heritage in Linghu town. Environment and Social Psychology, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i3.3436

Living heritage and community well-being: The case of silk industrial heritage in Linghu town

pingfang zhang

PHD student, International College, Krirk University, Bangkok, 215123, Thailand

Haifeng Lu

Professor, International College, Krirk University, Bangkok, 215123, Thailand


DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i3.3436


Keywords: silk industrial heritage; cultural memory; social identity theory; environmental sustainability; community well-being; rural revitalization

Abstract

This study explores the psychosocial dynamics of silk industrial heritage conservation in Linghu Town, Zhejiang Province, from the perspective of living heritage and social psychology. By integrating field research with Social Identity Theory and Cultural Memory Theory, we investigate how the reactivation of industrial memory shapes community identity, fosters pro-environmental attitudes, and promotes sustainable behaviors. The findings reveal that heritage spaces serve as psychological stimuli, evoking nostalgia and pride, while traditional practices like sericulture strengthen collective identity and environmental stewardship. The study advocates for participatory approaches to align heritage preservation with contemporary social values, emphasizing the role of living heritage in enhancing community well-being and environmental sustainability.

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