Applying the MOA (motivation-opportunity-ability) model for the evaluation of residents' participation in built heritage rehabilitation: the case of Constantine

Abstract

PurposeIt has been widely recognised that the participation of residents is a significant issue in contemporary urban heritage conservation. However, studies confirm that the reasons behind residents' engagement are still difficult to assess, particularly in emerging countries. This paper aims to evaluate the factors that incite or prevent residents from participating in built heritage rehabilitation in the old city of Constantine, by applying the motivation-opportunity-ability (MOA) model.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire-based survey was used to collect information from the residents. The collected data were then analysed using the structural equation model (SEM).FindingsThe findings show that the most significant factors affecting residents' participation were related to their motivations and abilities. Interestingly, factors related to the opportunities did not influence participation. Thus, autonomous rehabilitation according to the residents' motivation and abilities is more likely to be adopted.Research limitations/implicationsThese findings are limited to the selected sample, and some variables have been eliminated through the SEM analysis.Originality/valueHowever, as a first attempt to study residents' participation in built heritage rehabilitation in Constantine, the paper proposes a different perspective for assessing participation by considering its means and ends simultaneously. The paper also provides guidance to local decision-makers to improve the legal framework by implementing factors that encourage residents' involvement in sustainable heritage management.

Motivation, Opportunity and Risk-Taking Propensity Influence on LCIs’ Policy Formulation Ability and Engagement Behaviour: Extension of the MOA Model

“…Opportunity is depicted in form of financial resources, cultural exposure, career opportunities, availability of relevant information, and income to enable change in intentions and user behaviour (Ou-Yang et al, 2014). Benedjma and Mahimoud, (2021) in their study reported a strong influence of opportunity on behavioural intentions. On the contrary, Ukenna and Nkamnebe, (2017) findings reported a direct influence of opportunity on user behaviour while Syed Zwick, (2019) findings reported that opportunity mediates the relationship between behavioural intentions and user behaviour.…”

“…Motivation has a direct influence on user behaviour (Syed Zwick, 2019;Bergstrom & Martinez, 2016). Motivation and abilities are the key factors that influence user behaviour (Benedjma & Mahimoud, 2021). Findings of MacInnis, Moorman, and Jaworski, (1991) found that motivation, opportunity, and ability influence user behaviour.…”

“…Thus, citizens who possess IT skills and have strong social networks are more capable and likely to engage in a behaviour than their counterparts. Ability has a direct influence on user behaviour (Amosun et al, 2022;Benedjma & Mahimoud, 2021;Newman et al, 2019). On the contrary, the findings of Rahbargazi, Morteza, and Baghban, (2020) report that ability influences motivation.…”

Impact of farmers’ participation in tourism on sustainable livelihood outcomes in border tourism areas

“…In MOA theory, action most likely occurs only if all three components -motivation, opportunity, and ability -are present simultaneously (Rothschild, 1999); these components are prerequisites for participation in activities (Benedjma and Mahimoud, 2020;Jelinek et al, 2006). In tourism activities, tourists' motivation and opportunity are positively related to their participation, but not significantly related to their ability (Leung and Bai, 2013).…”

Limits of residents' participation in the heritage conservation operations - The case of of Constantine

“…Benedjma & Mahimoud, 2020; Boufenara & Belabed-Sahraoui, 2016; Fantazi et al, 2019;Hafiza, 2014;Merouani, 2015;Touam, 2012). Some of this research has focused on the aspect of consultation between stakeholders (Boufenara & Belabed-Sahraoui, 2016) and others were concerned about what factors encourage or prevent people from participating (Benedjma & Mahimoud, 2020). However, the question of the effectiveness of the residents' participation in the process of the operations and its impact on the results has not been addressed, which seems an opportune opening for us to make our contribution.…”