Abstract
Irish identity has become an increasing focus for psychological research. However, little work has been carried out on the psychological bonds between people and national places. This paper examines the different ways in which young adults feel they belong in their local area, their city and country using the concept of rootedness, which offers a psychological approach to understanding people and place relationships. A small initial study of the rootedness experienced by young adults living in Dublin suggests that the social qualities of rootedness are most salient to this group. It concludes that rootedness to place appears to be meaningful to these young adults and suggests that despite being young and mobile people, rootedness, belonging and identity processes have both a symbolic and actual role in their lives.
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