Measurement of Children's Preferences for the Play Envrionment

Jan 01, 1972

A measurement technique employing photographs and comparative judgement scaling is evaluated for internal consistency and behavioral validity, with positive results. Using the validated technique, the hypothesis is tested that adult designers are insensitive to children's preferences, and the hypothesis is found to be true. The measurements thus obtained also contain useful information about the substance of what children prefer, and this is discussed briefly.

Author: 
Robert L. Bishop (TRANSITION, Aspen, Colorado)
George L. Peterson (Northwestern University)
Richard P. Michaels (Northwestern University)
Periodical: 
EDRA3/1972 Proceedings
Presented at: 
EDRA 3
Published & professionally reviewed by: 
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
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