Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2021

Presentation information

[J] Oral

H (Human Geosciences ) » H-TT Technology & Techniques

[H-TT19] Geographic Information System and Cartography

Sun. Jun 6, 2021 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Ch.14 (Zoom Room 14)

convener:Mamoru Koarai(Earth Science course, College of Science, Ibaraki University), Kazunari Tanaka(Department of Civil Engineering and Urban Design, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka Institute of Technology), W. Kazuhiko Nakamura(The University of Tokyo), Chairperson:Mamoru Koarai(Earth Science course, College of Science, Ibaraki University), Kazuhiko W. Nakamura(The University of Tokyo)

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

[HTT19-08] On Spatial Cognition of Children by Distortion and Color on the Cognitive Map

*Ami Hasegawa1, Kazunari Tanaka1 (1.Osaka Institute of Technology)


Keywords:Cognitive Map, Distortion, Color, Image

With the development of transportation means by improving road and railway spaces, our lives have developed remarkably. On the other hand, traffic spaces may deprive children of playgrounds outside and have negative physical and mental impact on them. In order to solve such problems in public spaces, by clarifying the differences in objects and places that adults and children find attractive, urban space design that both adults and children find attractive is created. I think it should be suggested. In addition, I think it is important for future town development to clarify whether the intentions of adults are being conveyed to children.

While creating a city where adults feel comfortable and comfortable to live in, and the scenery is good, to create a livable city or town, it is important to conserve attractive places for children to play. One of the tasks of urban planning is to create a town where children want to continue living even when they grow up. For this, we need to understand in what ways children find it attractive. Regarding the parks, streets, rivers, etc., it is necessary to know how children perceive the space.

The purpose of this study is to identify the parts of the city that appeal to children, analyzing the cognitive maps drawn by them. Ultimately, the goal is to propose an urban space that will be enjoyable, fun, comfortable and safe for children and adults as well.

There are two research methods for this study. One is a route selection experiment based on the Paired Comparison Method using photographs. By grasping the components of each photograph, the “taste” of the road is analyzed. The other is to conduct a survey using the Basic Drawing Method, where we extract elements that are recognized.

As a research method, I conduct a survey using the Basic Drawing Method, where we extract elements and the colors. I explore the size of the cognitive space and the place where consciousness is easy to direct that are recognized.

From the results of the Basic Drawing Method, it was found that children perceived what they usually see more honestly than adults.