eprintid: 3415
rev_number: 5
eprint_status: archive
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dir: disk0/00/00/34/15
datestamp: 2021-02-02 13:00:38
lastmod: 2021-02-02 13:00:38
status_changed: 2021-02-02 13:00:38
type: thesis
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Heeres, Roosmarijn
creators_id: S3197301
creators_email: roosmarijnheeres@gmail.com
title: Mom, dad, I am going on an adventutre
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: Children are playing outside less, which is problematic since playing outside has benefits for their physical, mental, and social development. Children play outside less is because they perceive outdoor play spaces as rather boring. This is where natural play spaces come into the picture because they are more adventures and have natural element, which are liked by children. Natural play spaces are also increasingly initiated by citizen. This research explores the perception of children, parents, and initiators about natural play spaces in MiddenGroningen. Through onsite observations and desk research the attributes and characteristics of nine natural play spaces were researched. Children and parents were interviewed about their (child’s) outside play behaviour and perception of their local natural play space. Natural play space initiators; citizens and the municipality, were interviewed about their perception and initiation of their natural play space. The main findings from this research show that children, parents, and initiators generally have a similar perception that is rather positive. They all liked the natural play attributes, play possibilities, and natural elements. Shared disliked aspects are instances of anti-social behaviour. While the groups have general similarities, differences in mentioned themes and topic can be seen in specific elements that are mentioned by the groups. Some elements were mentioned notably more often or less often by on group, while other aspects were mentioned exclusively by one group or not at all. To improve natural play spaces children, and parents suggested adding more play equipment and possibilities. This is in line with future plans some initiators have for their natural play space. Bureaucracy and issues with money are seen as threads for citizen initiated natural play spaces. The involvement of citizens (through volunteering) is very important for the preservation and development of natural play spaces.
date: 2021
pages: 83
thesis_type: pre_master
degree_programme: SP
tutors_name: Niekerk, F.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Planologie
tutors_email: F.Niekerk@rug.nl
security: validuser
keywords_local: natural play spaces
keywords_local: natural playground
keywords_local: play forest
keywords_local: playing outside
keywords_local: attractiveness
keywords_local: children’s perception
keywords_local: parents’ perception
keywords_local: citizen initiatives
language_iso: en
agreed_repository: yes
date_issued: 2021-02-01
citation:   Heeres, Roosmarijn  (2021) Mom, dad, I am going on an adventutre.  Pre-master thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3415/1/Masterthesis%20natural%20play%20space%20perceprion%20Roosmarijn%20Heeres%20PDF.pdf