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Although the influence of mobility on place attachment has received attention in the literature, this relationship varies between groups. Unlike those who move to enjoy their retirement, for example, older migrants arriving in Shenzhen come to the city 'passively,' drawn by the needs of their children. This paper advances understanding of the concept of place attachment by illustrating the relationships between its components. Analysis of interview and questionnaire responses revealed the following relationships between three focal components of place attachment. Place dependence first directly influenced affective attachment and then indirectly affected place identity. Leisure involvement had a positive impact on place dependence and affective attachment but no direct effect on place identity. Residential satisfaction was an antecedent of all three focal dimensions of place attachment. No direct relationship was found between leisure involvement and residential satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract This study examines underlying dimensions of place attachment in an exhibition setting and their impacts on attendees' satisfaction. Taking the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Fair as a case, this study proposes and tests a serial multiple mediator model in two groups: first-time attendees and repeat attendees. A function-emotion-identity sequence was affirmed for exhibition attachment. Both the direct and mediation effects, as well as the multi-group comparison, were examined. While most of the hypotheses were confirmed, affective attachment played a negative role in predicting exhibition satisfaction, and visiting frequency showed a significant difference in the effect of exhibition dependence on satisfaction. This study provides specific theoretical and managerial implications on attendees' exhibition attachment and exhibition satisfaction. Highlights • Proposes and examines internal mechanisms of exhibition attachment. • Tests a serial multiple mediator model to explore the effect of exhibition attachment on satisfaction. • A function-emotion-identity sequence is affirmed for exhibition attachment. • A moderating effect for first-time, as compared to repeat, attendees is found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]