A Study of the significance of attachment to place and sense of home among refugees in the recovery process

Abstract

This research was aimed at understanding two specific socio-psychological spatial concepts that are considered to be central to the trauma of the displaced people. It was expected that by understanding the nature of these concepts and how they persist among the Internally Displaced People (EDPs) of Sri Lanka, it would be possible to determine the way in which these attributes a. Contribute to the trauma that is prevalent among the EDPS. b. Can be employed as a strategy to enable the recovery process c. Can be articulated in the Design of new settlements, Resettlements or Rehabilitation of the Old settlements.