Instrumentalność versus autoteliczność praktyk transgranicznych mieszkańców Zgorzelca i Gubina
Instrumental versus autotelic character of the cross-border practices of the inhabitants of Zgorzelec and Guben

Summary/Abstract: The goal of this article is to analyse cross-border practices and the dispositions to such practices declared by the inhabitants of Zgorzelec and Gubin. For this purpose, we made use of indicators concerning differentiated motivations to cross the border,openness to take on social roles by German neighbours in the environment of inhabitants of both cities and the perception of priorities in the area of cross-border cooperation. These indicators allow us to answer the question whether these practices are pragmatically, instrumentally or autotelically motivated. The research is based on the results of a quantitative study carried out in 2010 in Zgorzelecand in 2012 in Gubin. The study concerned the perception of the cross-border situation of both cities by their inhabitants.

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