Quantitative analysis of marginalization indicators – example of the peninsula of Pelješac, Croatia

Abstract

Besides marginalization on the international, national and regional levels, it is possible to speak about marginalization on the local level. It is especially important since its consequences and various aspects are felt in everyday life. This paper presents the results of quantitative analysis of the process of marginalization on the local level on the example of the peninsula of Pelješac in Croatian Littoral. The main aim of the research is to contribute to propose a quantitative approach in the research of marginalization. The authors have defined four indicators which form the basis of the GIS analysis: demographic, socio-economic, educational and an indicator of physical marginalization. In order to see relationship between the indicators, the peninsula has been divided into zones which differ according to the marginalization process. Such differences are expressed quantitatively in form of an index of marginalization.

Derivation of geographical marginalization index of Bosnia and Herzegovina using GIS multicriteria decision analysis

“…However, in the area of Central Europe and the Balkans, the marginalization has not been sufficiently researched. Authors used different methodological patterns in the study of marginalization, most often treating demographic, socio-economic, cultural, ecological, political or physical-geographical dimensions (Nejašmić & Toskić, 2013;Šiljeg et al, 2016;Nejašmić & Toskić, 2016;Anđelković-Stoilković et al, 2018;Mrđen & Marić, 2018;Marić et al, 2020).…”

“…Measurement of marginalization can be done qualitatively, quantitatively (Déry et al, 2012;Abebaw & Admassie, 2014, Šiljeg et al, 2016Mikuš et al, 2016) or combining approach. Since qualitative approach emphasize on the specificity and individuality of a research area, it is more popular in marginalization literature (Martínez-Martínez & Rodríguez-Brito, 2020).…”