College Student Perceptions of Their Living Spaces

Presenter Information

Erik Heller, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 253/4/5

Start Date

5-4-2010 1:00 PM

End Date

5-4-2010 3:00 PM

Student's Major

Communication Studies

Student's College

Arts and Humanities

Mentor's Name

Lynn Kuechle

Mentor's Department

Communication Studies

Mentor's College

Arts and Humanities

Description

Every environment we surround ourselves in differs from the next. Depending on the environment, individual’s perceptions may be altered when environmental factors are changed from previous ideas. Certain environments can increase or decrease the level of interaction or conversation, depending on the comfortably in which that person feels in these surroundings. This research study examines the different environmental factors and perceptions of college students living in the residence halls. Locations focused on inside the residence halls comprise of dorm rooms, community lounges, and general public spaces. Focus areas in this study include the effects of color, movable objects, layout and design of a room, as well as environmental features.