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Koen, Jennifer; Durrheim, Kevin – Environment and Behavior, 2010
In spite of the removal of legislated racial segregation, a number of observational studies in South Africa and elsewhere have shown that "informal," nonlegislated segregation persists in spaces of everyday interaction. Most of these have been case studies of segregation at single sites. The authors seek to quantify segregation in a…
Descriptors: Racial Segregation, Racial Relations, Naturalistic Observation, College Freshmen
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Hayward, D. Geoffrey; And Others – Environment and Behavior, 1974
Major findings of this study indicate that a relationship exists between children's preference of playground types as measured by length of stay, frequency of visits and personal interviews. Adventure type playgrounds received highest preference followed in order of preference by contemporary and traditional types. (MLB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests, Environmental Influences
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Peterson, George L. – Environment and Behavior, 1974
This study demonstrates an evaluation technique that can be utilized by the wilderness manager. It attempts to assess the recreation user's point of view toward the wilderness environment by measuring and comparing desired and perceived experience in terms of environmental conditions and experiences. (Author/MLB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Environmental Influences, Environmental Research, Environmental Standards