How perceived value, environmental awareness, and social identity shape public support for industrial heritage: the mediating role of place attachment

These findings underscore the importance of affective and identity-based mechanisms in promoting pro-environmental behaviors toward industrial heritage conservation. Strategies to strengthen public support should include fostering emotional connections, enhancing sustainability messaging, and increasing trust in institutional support. The study provides actionable insights for policymakers and heritage managers aiming to enhance sustainable engagement in industrial heritage contexts.