Some
Personal Determinants for the Perception of Crowding
O. Iwata |
Effects
of some personal factors upon the perception of crowding were investigated
in 132 female college students. The perception of crowding was measured
by two questionnaires. Results of the present residential group size
demonstrated the hypothesis that the larger the group size the more
liable crowding is to be induced. Results of the community size of
the past longest residence supported the hypothesis that it does
not affect the perception of crowding. Results of the number of friends
supported the hypothesis that those who have small numbers of friends
are more inclined to induce crowding than those who have large numbers
of friends. On the contrary, residential move, family size and degree
of obesity were negligible or insignificant determinants of the perception
of crowding.
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