The behavioural-institutional dimensions of regional development: values, personality psychology and culture.

Huggins, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9798-8614, Dixon, L. and Thompson, P. 2025. The behavioural-institutional dimensions of regional development: values, personality psychology and culture. European Planning Studies 10.1080/09654313.2025.2552435

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Abstract

‘Institutional’ and ‘behavioural’ theories of regional development have traditionally evolved in isolation. This paper introduces an institutional values model that connects these theories, demonstrating how regional culture and personality patterns influence the institutional values held by individuals, ultimately impacting upon regional development. Empirical analysis reveals significant relationships between psychocultural profiles of regions and the institutional values they form, particularly regarding values related to voice and postmaterialism. Further analysis finds that these institutional values are linked to regional economic outcomes. These patterns appear to be driven by evolutionary mechanisms that reinforce regional psychocultural traits over time. The findings highlight the importance of systemic behavioural dynamics in understanding the origins of regional discontent and offers new insights into promoting regional development.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	In Press
Schools:	Schools > Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
ISSN:	0965-4313
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	24 September 2025
Date of Acceptance:	20 August 2025
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2025 10:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/181319

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