Regional Identity Scale, RIS-2 Test - the question form

1. I am proud that my life is connected with this region.

2. I feel that I am part of this region.

3. I would like to move to another region in the near future.

4. If, for some reason, I had to leave this region, I would definitely try to return here someday.

5. When I am away from here for a long time, I begin to miss the local nature and climate, as if this region has become part of me.

6. If, when talking with family, friends, or acquaintances, someone says something unpleasant about the natural features of this region, I would probably feel upset.

7. I feel a strong connection to the nature of this region.

8. I think this region is the most beautiful in the country.

9. I feel that I am part of this region’s history.

10. Preserving this region’s historical heritage is a great honor.

11. I feel that I belong to this region and its culture, with all their strengths and weaknesses.

12. To some extent, I reflect the culture of this region.

13. I am proud to live in a region with its own distinctive traditions, customs, and folklore.

14. I feel a deep connection with the people who live in this region.

15. When I hear something positive about local residents, I take it as a personal compliment.

16. When I talk about people who live in this region, I often use “we” rather than “they”.

17. I would be pleased if I were described as a typical representative of this region.