Repair is an essential aspect of circular economy (CE) strategies to extend the life of products and materials, and has further been suggested as a key sector to benefit from employment through CE transitions. At the same time, CE narratives around repair have been criticised as highly technocratic, neglecting the body of literature exploring repair as a relational act embedded in daily life. Hull, UK has been characterised as a structurally disadvantaged city, which might benefit from development opportunities offered through an expanded repair economy. However, a better understanding of the demographics of repair users is needed to promote its expansion. Therefore, this research aims to increase understanding of public perceptions, attitudes and behaviours relating to repair as both an option for consumers and as potential employment. The study combines literature in CE, human geography, and consumer behaviour to critically analyse a public survey (n = 740) conducted in partnership with Hull City Council. Results explore demographic associations with repair behaviour, identifying a profile of repair economy participants. Furthermore, an interdisciplinary discussion identifies a tension between repair as an act of necessity, which often carries a negative stigma, and that of choice for those privileged with skills and excess leisure time. Gender discrepancies between public perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours are identified, and policy recommendations for the development of an inclusive repair economy are made. While an opportunity for an expanded repair economy in the city is apparent, further research is needed to assess the quality of work in the sector.

维修是延长产品和材料寿命的循环经济（CE）策略的重要方面，并且进一步被建议作为通过CE过渡从就业中受益的关键部门。同时，关于维修的CE叙述被批评为高技术专家制，而忽略了将维修作为日常生活中的一种关系行为来探讨维修的文献。英国赫尔（Hull）被认为是结构上处于劣势的城市，它可能会受益于扩大的维修经济所带来的发展机会。但是，需要更好地了解维修用户的人口统计信息以促进其扩展。因此，本研究旨在增进公众对与维修相关的观念，态度和行为的了解，这既是消费者的选择，也是潜在的就业机会。n  = 740）与赫尔市议会合作进行。结果探索了与维修行为相关的人口统计学联系，确定了维修经济参与者的概况。此外，跨学科的讨论确定了维修之间的紧张关系，维修是一种必然的行为，往往带有负面的污名化，而对于那些拥有技能和过多闲暇时间的人来说，选择是一种紧张。确定了公众看法，态度和行为之间的性别差异，并提出了发展包容性维修经济的政策建议。虽然扩大城市维修经济的机会显而易见，但仍需要进一步研究以评估该部门的工作质量。