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Assessing Youth Engagement in the Preservation and Promotion of Culture Heritage: A Case Study in Korça City, Albania Cover

Assessing Youth Engagement in the Preservation and Promotion of Culture Heritage: A Case Study in Korça City, Albania

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|Mar 2021

Figures & Tables

Fig. 1

The location of cultural heritage attractions in Korça city.
The location of cultural heritage attractions in Korça city.

Fig. 2

The Ringjallja e Krishtit (Resurrection of Christ) Cathedral in the city of Korça.
The Ringjallja e Krishtit (Resurrection of Christ) Cathedral in the city of Korça.

Fig. 3

A house building of 1933 before (left), actually Vila Ebel after restoration (right).
A house building of 1933 before (left), actually Vila Ebel after restoration (right).

Fig. 4

National Museum of Medieval Art.
National Museum of Medieval Art.

Fig. 5

A Geography student during voluntary practice in the museum.
A Geography student during voluntary practice in the museum.

Fig. 6

Age and education level of respondents.
Age and education level of respondents.

Fig. 7

Respondent's assessment of the importance of cultural attractions.
Respondent's assessment of the importance of cultural attractions.

Fig. 8

The level of engagement of young people and the form of engagement.
The level of engagement of young people and the form of engagement.

Fig. 9

Respondents assessment of factors that may increase their engagement.1 – expanding the knowledge in the respective study program, 2 – integrating more knowledge in other related programs, 3 – expanding the knowledge in the lowest levels of education, 4 – more trainings, workshops, field trips etc., 5 – more encouragement from the local government and other organisation to take part in activities and projects.
Respondents assessment of factors that may increase their engagement.1 – expanding the knowledge in the respective study program, 2 – integrating more knowledge in other related programs, 3 – expanding the knowledge in the lowest levels of education, 4 – more trainings, workshops, field trips etc., 5 – more encouragement from the local government and other organisation to take part in activities and projects.

Reliability statistics_

SectionCronbach's alphaNo of items
B0.81914
C0.82713

Crosstabs table_

Respondents’ assessment of the importance of the cultural attractionEducation Level
High schoolBachelorMaster
[%]
MuseumsNot at all important35.60000.0
Not important35.61429.5
Sufficiently1018.5416419.0
Important916.731214.8
Very important2953.717681466.7
Religious objectsNot at all important11.90000.0
Not important59.30029.5
Sufficiently916.70029.5
Important1731.51040838.1
Very important2240.71560942.9
Archaeological objectsNot at all important11.90000.0
Not important23.70000.0
Sufficiently1935.2520628.6
Important1629.6416523.8
Very important1629.616641047.6
Traditional architectureNot at all important11.90000.0
Not important35.60000.0
Sufficiently1324.1520314.3
Important1018.572829.5
Very important2750.013521676.2
GastronomyNot important611.10000.0
Sufficiently1120.4832419.0
Important1120.4936523.8
Very important2648.18321257.1
FolkloreNot important35.60000.0
Sufficiently1324.1728314.3
Important1425.91144628.6
Very important2444.47281257.1
CelebrationsNot at all important35.60014.8
Not important1120.42829.5
Sufficiently814.8520628.6
Important1120.4728419.0
Very important2138.91144838.1

Ranks of perceived knowledge and abilities_

Study programNMean rank
High School2114.21
History–Geography1429.68
Administration and social policy224.50
IT112.00
Biology–Chemistry112.00
Philosophy–Sociology224.50
Total41

Kruskal Wallis Test for perceived knowledge and abilities_

Chi-Square18.497
Df5
Asymp. Sig.0.002
a. Grouping Variable: Study program

Elements of the cultural heritage in Korça city and the surrounding area (Menkshi 2014)_

Culture heritageTypes of cultural heritage
TangibleMuseumsTradicional buildings (houses, old bazzar)Religious object (churches, mosque)Archaeological site
IntangibleMusicTraditionsTraditional foodFestivals (BeerFestival, religious festivals.)CraftsHospitality
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2021-0009 | Journal eISSN: 2081-6383 | Journal ISSN: 2082-2103
Language: English
Page range: 109 - 125
Submitted on: Feb 4, 2021
Published on: Mar 1, 2021
Published by: Adam Mickiewicz University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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© 2021 Edlira Menkshi, Ermiona Braholli, Silvja Çobani, Diana Shehu, published by Adam Mickiewicz University
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