Behavioral mapping of children’s physical activities and social behaviors in an indoor preschool facility: methodological challenges in revealing the influence of space in play

Behavioral mapping of children’s physical activities and social behaviors in an indoor preschool facility: methodological challenges in revealing the influence of space in play

Abstract Background GIS (Geographic Information Systems) based behavior maps are useful for visualizing and analyzing how children utilize their play spaces. However, a GIS needs accurate locational information to ensure that observations are correctly represented on the layout maps of play spaces....

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Main Authors: Ajoke R. Onojeghuo, Candace I. J. Nykiforuk, Ana Paula Belon, Jane Hewes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Subjects:
Free play
GIS
Social behaviors
Gridding
Indoor environments
Physical activity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12942-019-0191-y

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