The concept of being a regular in the context of space-identity interaction

The relationship between individuals and the spaces they inhabit is complex and multifaceted, shaped by a range of factors including personal history, social norms, and cultural context. One aspect of this relationship is the concept of "being a regular" in a particular space. This notion encompasses a sense of familiarity, ownership, and belonging, as well as an understanding of the social norms and practices that govern the space. The idea of being a regular has important implications for individuals' sense of identity, as well as for the ways in which they interact with others in the space. This paper explores the concept of being a regular in the context of space-identity interaction, drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks and empirical studies to shed light on this complex and nuanced phenomenon. Through the examination of various factors contributing to individuals' sense of becoming regulars, this study provides an understanding of identity, belonging, and the nature of social interaction within the context of everyday spaces. To construct this understanding, the study initially conducted a literature review on the concepts of space, identity, and the regular. This literature review explored the reciprocal effects of space and identity, as well as the interaction between these two concepts. Ultimately, it was concluded from the literature review that the concept of regular is directly related to the interaction between space and identity. Furthermore, it was deduced that being a regular not only nourishes space and identity separately but also transforms the space-identity interaction on a social dimension. In the second section of the study, three key concepts directly benefiting from the state of being a regular were discussed. In this section, it was revealed that being a regular, emerging within the context of space-identity interaction, forms the basis of three fundamental pillars. As a result of the conducted literature review and analyses, these three pillars of being a regular were identified as belonging, appropriation of space, and social satisfaction. For these foundational concepts of being a regular, a preliminary literature review was conducted, followed by an exploration of how belonging, appropriation of space, and social satisfaction concepts contribute to the notion of being a regular facilitated by observations and analyses. The conclusion section interprets the concept of being a regular in the context of space-identity interaction, along with analyses of its three pillars, and provides an overall interpretation of the study.