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Peer reviewedGerst, Marvin S.; Sweetwood, Hervey – Environment and Behavior, 1973
This study sampled 198 studentsin seven dormitories and 55 suites in an effort to elucidate the relationsh ip between social environment as measured by the University Residence Environment Scales, and subject mood states, friendship patterns, and perception of the architecture of dormitories. (JP)
Descriptors: Architecture, Behavior Patterns, Building Design, College Housing
Peer reviewedBickman, Leonard; And Others – Environment and Behavior, 1973
Investigated was the relationship between dormitory density and attitudes of residents. Students in higher-density dormitories were less trusting, cooperative and friendly than students in lower-density dormitories. The implications of these relults for planners and architects were discussed. (JP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, College Housing, College Students
