Children's Play and Urban Playground Environments: A Comparison of Traditional, Contemporary, and Adventure Playground Types.

Hayward, D. Geoffrey; And Others

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Publication Date: 1974

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Children's Play and Urban Playground Environments: A Comparison of Traditional, Contemporary, and Adventure Playground Types

Hayward, D. Geoffrey; And Others

Environment and Behavior, 6, 4, 131-168, Jun 74

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, Environmental Research, Environmental Standards, Human Factors Engineering, Play, Playground Activities, Playgrounds

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