A literature review of research techniques used in child’s relationship studies with open spaces

Authors

  • Patricia Maria Schubert Peres Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Luana dos Santos Raymundo Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Ariane Kuhnen Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2178-4582.2016v50n2p515

Abstract

The child’s relationship with open spaces involves several complex variables implied in the human development. Therefore, the understanding of such relationship requires methodological models with certain characteristics. This study aimed to identify research techniques that have been used in studies addressing children´s relationship with open spaces. For this, we analyzed the publications of two journals referenced in Environmental Psychology: Environmental Psychology and Children, Youth and Environment. The review comprised publications from 2002 to 2012 using the keywords: “children and outdoors.” Eighteen studies were selected and it was identified the prevalence of traditional techniques such as questionnaires, interviews and observation combined with techniques as photography, walking route and drawing. We discussed the adaptations, strengths and limitations of the techniques used with children.  

Author Biographies

Patricia Maria Schubert Peres, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Bióloga, Mestra em Psicologia e, atualmente, doutoranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da Universidade Fede- ral de Santa Catarina. Possui experiência em educação não formal, atuando como consultora e educadora. 

Luana dos Santos Raymundo, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Doutora em Psicologia e possui formação em Licenciatura em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Tem experiência na área de Psicologia Hospitalar, com ênfase em Psicologia Pediátrica e do Desenvolvimento Infantil. 

Ariane Kuhnen, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Psicóloga, Mestra em Sociologia Política, Doutora em Ciências Humanas, Professora do Departamento de Psicologia na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, onde também coordena o Laboratório de Psicologia Ambiental. 

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2016-12-31

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Vol. 50 No. 2 (2016)

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