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Contents
'New Directions in Person-Environment Peychology:
An Introduction
Wnce Wah, chad H. Pc, and Kewth H. Craik
‘4 Socioanalytic Perspective on Person-Environment
Inrerscton
Feber Hogon and Bren W. Robes
Ferton-in-Eovitonment Pychology: A Holistic,
Developmental, Systems-Oriented Perspective
Semour Wepre a Jack Deck
‘Araction-Selection-Actricion: Toward
‘Pereon-Environment Psychology of Organizations
enjanin Scheider D. Brent Sth an Harold We Gis
Free Traits and Personal Contexts: Expanding
‘Social Ecological Model of Well-Being
rin HL
‘The Evaluative Image of Places
Jick L Nasa
Models of Matching Patients and Treatment Programs
(Chrscne Tink, Rudolf HL. Moos, an Jon W Fey
Working Live in Context: Engaging the Views
cf Paricipants and Analysts
‘lin War and Rachel A. Asst
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5
The Evaluative Image of Places
Jack LNasar
The Ohio State Unite
| rcallwalking hugh a unfliacy rwas a plese morning. was
sonic the new scenery andl good. Arsome pnt however declare
‘erofieenieonment hanged, and Loelieved mghrbeemergan una
tes. Lannor el ou what leaures eto ny ieserece or whether yin
nce wa aout buted mea change dexons to aod hi re
“Thevinal character of ur surrounding has iporant ep on Rs
‘man operence Iran eke song emotions such edit fat. an
eres eaemor ora resorted us to make ifereces about
‘ced peopl Iran al nunc our beh eng so 0 oF
{eto carain paces. Perhaps you can thik fares in your ey or neighbor
fod ary tend ovis re dein part ther visual uly Weal
‘pon ot oly towhat pec beore but ferences dered fom
‘alas we alo respond nominal properties of ples The vu qua
ity of en inva’ suroundings hoe perl effet on tht peor
‘pence Fortheceyenronmen,ulpy this inidual expesienc
thenalloe of rope who epenence ur ces diy or thee people, the
‘Sy brdicae mpl laser a conse agresble quali, Ameria cies
{oh arBowton or San Franclco may hne some plese rom, burduline,
Selines nd dor preva Tunnard & Puhiare, 1981).
iy for represne an aggepied penon-ervronnent phenome.
“Throuh many ac by ial orniations and yoveren', me cor
tinue thape anc hap ures, fortuna oocten we grasa
‘rage of he commons (Harn, 1968). Alone cach ct may appear har
le bur the apes looks disordered, monctonous and ay. Ciy fora
7ue susie
continually changes a rer ofthe mulerude of seins, and becuse of
ths shaping iy for fer rom the ther ial ar such a pitino
‘cuore ral difer nhac many pple nce dayton ate
ites As Lynch (1960) ugg, the shaping and veshaping ofthe cy
"Should be pide by in plan ase recommendations and contol
sthich woul becorcemed wth vial forman thewrbancle "We nee
how how te pd ake heir asrroundings Ther elu image.
‘Whar val rte produce the effew” How an we measre hen?
‘Thirchatereamines the ene ust ofour via rounding It
eviews empirical earch on peeredand feared ares custome
[ow diecionsinsxachand appliason,inodinghatoioneeie inquiry,
Salotbe tapping, vial qual programming computer val irl
ind pchoptsilopea eporus. Ut conioes wih 2 dacsion of
{uertone othe uur of theory, eee and splat.
‘THe VISUAL ENVIRONMENT
From public ply sandpoing goterment have the power conc he
‘nal qual floes hat imger public. They can nt contra he 9
eae of ou ning room rhe can egal the eppearce of pli
reas fom the exer of bing urward ee em of urban design
(Shira 1985p. Thilewher es af public plley mee ses of
theds (Cokdkergr, 1983). Whether development expe rate or pub
Tclund orlvahe pie or pub sources se enerirsa publi ebec
‘American ewe make outjetopbliceontossuchasuilng codes i
‘eimanets and ergnevtew eran 988) The present chaptercentrt
th ihe wana aly of ble places. Mor special, enter on per
‘ved val gal, for sual quay of form alone reno. he
fhman peeeon ad elation othe fom char ges i meanirg-
“Ths amet on appearance oat at np dread for ther factor tht
nae for sce places Rather, uggs that decors on apexrance
have important pecs, and har we should use sce knowlege |
inform such decisions
EVALUATIVE EXPERIENCE,
Public pce can eck eee ad intense lng bualsoppallyevake
tale charge in lings. Ths hare ori the nie range of fe
‘her emotonal espcue tthe emronmentinlding the mote xteme
ponte vations sometimes reed oa athe respond Woblwill
1970 Awillvoidusing the frm asta eae of connection rosie
ndenos, where some bind of sathetc sateen ay have more por
tere than plemie, nd becouse of some nda ew Ut we cot
‘Gani sehen Pyholopl reach an ant human emotional
‘Soerencer of the phskalensironmenr ar offi apprats Ruel &
Shes, 1989) An efaivppeal plies anarebuton othe bale
‘ronment sch sind fgment tha they ike paral place or
thurs crain pe of person es here
‘la jen of plesnea epesent an portant pct, fat
theimeat inportane ape, ofthe evaluate mage, bt heels mage
hmother dimensions Usiga varie of search surtepesand meas
seme as found four salen aspects of han ematonal por of ?
Plaeeplearnas, amusing cen, ad rng Ruel) Sh
1909, Ward & Roma 198). A potency mero, hough psy le
‘otro emionmentl repens, did not emerge cia. Plena
(itman-unpletan,« prey eluate dimension, end aout (rus
Ingseey) 2 dimerson independent of eatin, epee orthogonal
thos Mies of plesenmen and woul produce eciemen ad renarion
‘We experience eng pre more pleas and sroing than born
onus Weesperences mburecf lesan and lspci ig nd
{Tnkoue of enpleaanmes and aol a er or daresing. Ano
‘bes hoe examined dimensions of meaning (Wan, Clark, & Teepe,
1988), he Ward anc Ruel nude hve most leaner eon
uname (ef Risull & Sods, 1986). Oder esearch as eho
Led the physeal environment (Heise, 1970; Osgood, Suc,
Tannenbaum, 1957) or has confounded jdgenes of enrol fe
cue (precpral/opnie espera) and emotoal responses chem
(Canes, 1965, Hersberger, 1969 Kal, 1972) loner, Ward and Ru
‘el 196) audi dimenrion ofemeiona meaning the preston
teens. Addiioal work conimed the rlvanee of simiar emotional
traning france (Nat (968). Th chap sree te spec of
‘Slice sponse avrg ehe mst importance foto reach nd ho
tion experlence-plearantness, excitement (interest), Festortion
(rdsingnes) and et
‘wn STUDY THE EVALUATIVE
IMAGE OF PUBLIC PLACES?
fer theory, understanding he eahie quali of place hat ea le
Inpclany de the iene of emi on though a behavior.For apple, the ec on cl shar have importance to gece
yard ty panning: wo elses in underage cf he
fun nvement dough space. For enablshing pullin ro make lacs
‘riot, te evaluate image a as diet application vo deren prof,
dione Unfnrratly, denen ofan arr or magus poplar vais
therey producing aniwing place Bike, 1974, Des & Naa, 198,
{Gan 1974, Grant (987, Nar, 1985, Naor & Kang, 19898). The ir
nes galeyoddifrence in inte of preference, Wha cies ie,
‘he publi das, nd what the pblic Lic, cht die, For ample
‘wate architects and ater poesonaler crate highs 3d
‘ye homes Nor onl di the rou fer in det paem of peerence,
tiesto dhe rhtec Hed bes the ones the pub Hed let, and vi:
vers, Figure 5 and 32 re example fhe Kinde of homes eng hese
‘pps rtings Sich expel diferencesan rind incomps
ik wich the preferencer ofthe babar an parsby.
“Appearances portant, Aneaotal evidence point the porns of
pperances, Reals lk about the wap esti appearance sels hoe
Rew dames throughout he United Ste yr chane tei! ge
to amr ena busines. We evel thousands of ls Yo vat places of
Tau We pend xr money fr oom wih view. We complain sor
noting cess tox window in cae oie ve window, we con
plas aur te vew rom Scenic rds confirm wha hs need
‘idee sugges Villy enprtane Research ont shows
red appearance online aly ars centl apt of human
‘pose oacscare(Heberat, 1969), comma afc (Lansing
Marin & Zchoes, 1970, quit of ride ems (Carp, ava
{Stokvon, 1976) and ede ens Horeynghr 1978), Conder he
behurir of quater serie in new instal ousng fe. Near & Dv
[Nive 1957), We ober the changer hey made to ther houting un
“Thesuns lacked ea or inmtton and hy ack vcr for windows
cr dors The area had cold weather, aia problem wh ime and
Burg. Did the resin add lion, beater or ect cqupmnsi?
No Many residensspent mone Aaron pining thc houee exert ake
tbo berUnies Sates pole seknowledes the need and posi of ong
‘eel quay ede envicemen. Aetetie apd led teres sac
‘eat, compat, and harmony appear deal state ad loca plan
‘ing Fldelire. The Nvioral Emon Policy Act (196) and che
Catal Zone Management Act (1972) manda consideration of eet
‘arabes Federal and sucecourtsgrantaestietis sone aan aden ais
‘ordesigncontls(eariman, 1988), Communities oe varius fiancal ad
‘minted repulatry technique to con ppeaance (tS,
1985), Sgn onaances and gules ar widerpread (Enald & Macdelher,
197). Aurey found hat 9% of United Satori wh popalatons cnr
10000, and 83% of ce and owns with populcons ve 1.000 use de
sign evi o contol apperance (Ligne 1993) Oni %of he comme.
‘es limied design rewire seas
i contrlingthe vital ernronmene we mu conadertheefecson the
sma ndniduls who experience (Lynch 160). Ar en fr willy
inhe probably oft evoking song nage among various ska Ac
owisdeingpobleindval ferences n reponse, Loch alo eres
the set of bail agreement He argued hate rp mae, ee
ening conenas among many people, have othe dein and pla
‘ing ptlesonls, who shape pace forse by many people Following he
{Gentie dieeion and Lynch chia chapter emphases the Spblic™
‘Stine nage repones share by lange number of peopl
A-THEORETICAL FRAMEWORI
“The evlscne image aes Fromthe person, the emvranentand the ong
ing iteration beween the two. Ir may vary wah bilo, personal
_Seocitural experience, gals expectations ner rd xteeal ts
‘Theemironment hae any artes, Observer, depending on bod ne
rl and envionment ors, retook some ati, and other
tnd erate what they sc. Thi eralstion may enae varying aroun of
rene activity On one hand, ay involve ens elting rt to che
‘fracture ofthe form, Thiol requiem cagnisen or mena we
ty On the other band, ay are rom de coment (eaing ofthe
Ferm Thelinerwo ree mental acy to reogie the coment. place
ir ino a mena framework, ang the evaluate
Becnse ofeach humans uniqueness and unique experiences, the
‘ltve mage of gen plc or cy wl ein tary ara serves
‘Aihaugh us, hs asumpaon inde us 1 no aah wif for urban
degen. Scene ate obi oder experiences Ha appear vied by
finding areemen or uve pnp Wecan imagine he posse lees
fapecmene a varying Pom abacutly so agree oper geet
‘Aibough we do eo sure the me caine tage with one anther et
ferent the Goes nor mean we have bail nohig tn common
‘Teesbared pial rely, physloy and cure woul prac ares of
{remen in che enlace Image Each rscach (Fechner, 181) acl aewer
‘us (Carter, 196, Hentor,169; Hesearen 1975: Kasmar, rif,
‘S Mricen, 1968; Kaplan & Kala, 1985; Nasr, 198) contr a song
‘covets on ealutons 3d envzonmentl waluns dig slr
‘iin vespoe sco cules (ul & Revel 1983; Uc, 199),
‘an eolionary perspective may help ea he imporance of aval
‘ui. According ne teary, osu, humans Wot ave hd 6m
ee copie lat ad ac oneventda ighrbenetror detente
treLbeing (Rapin & Kaplan 1582) Fares doo weal have et
helt survival Thu, or hounds of generating thon who vied
trould pas om genet preposition to pac woe priory on the
‘une age
“Atroade:evolonery argument aes ha fr dhouands of eas the
human spine in the enna of Ease fica, and a ele secon
temporry human ature a peson-evtonest relationship eae 0
‘cur pec slrions to aap problems of that ancl enone
(Oran, 1986; Hogan, 1982; Apeon, 175, Tooby & Coumides 190)
Howes arn anon erode fom models of en that er, ome
pers dic eeloping a exing inroads of vig cond
tone the Tooby& DeVore 987 Research also ses he posi of
‘apd evelutnary change (ene, 195), mesg dat some adaparins
‘ler conn may Rave been replaced wah adaprains to more ret
‘Srstons, Furthermore, huanatved an acral ee hound yer
tgo Sl moder ccna theory tas made re avandia
‘Spriuctnn resource sequton tndsoual exchange (Be, 195; Teaby
‘Cede 989), Wie preset inoweigeaeton tha present ya
‘hela phenomenon mathe pensted via adapve aaa pea
fu urlew we ne 8 ore deal emlaracon rearing Peptic
rage, esoure vale, pide ole aed socal change
PROBABILISTIC RELATION BETWEEN
[ENVIRONMENT AND BENAVIOR
Research on environmen valuation often tke stmlus-reiponse
foxm, auggesting an etironmental determiniam, but evalusve re|
sponse confers othe Ireracinalpraecte (f: Moore, 1985). Ths
treater the phys eriontent doe nor dererine behav, bat
lechavor fn independent of te py envionment. Cope pr
(esr epeen portant mediating rors inhuman este eons.
alt espana hove probable rerione ro phys arbre of he
olloring rune’ protic model (Cra, 1983), humans may
havea varity ofevnuave rapontrto any eriznment. On swt fi
‘imtance parr eine eponae ha probabil eatinshie
forenronmental perception and cognition, Pret ad cognition, in
‘ten hive probable rlaorahiprtoone sother andthe pha chase
‘erofth bulremieonmene The probable raul rom theorgoingint-
feiion berween dividuals and the environment. Th means that
indiualand rope ay hacer ogee pares ofealation
Beene of shared bly, cur pd enronment, Raman wl ei
tome ageetentin thelr ean pone certain pal eras Ths
Ioodel ess reo components of eralatve response
“On one hand me an experience maton indepen of ad pir,
cogition ef Zajone 968) This Lind of erase reponse represents
{ape nial response o gost eneirnimencal charts that 23}
(led poe precede nd crus ndependen of tecagiion, come
prehension orcogion. lia dc expose tofomalwable, These are
thles ince de race of form, inluding psc proveren and
‘shinai These might ircude shape ropoaon yh, le, oo,
{lumiorton, shadowing, rome, hierchy, ems of spatial acon,
comple, cong, ambigiy, surpra, novel, and onder (Great
‘Berra 199, Lan, 1987, Weber, 1995, Wabi, 1970) One respond ro
hem "ree ow sae” (Lane 1987, p18)
‘One other Hand, wecancrperence emvins resting rom coeition
(Casa, 1984, Zajc, 988) Such cognition ned cx re raioal a
‘lato, bur ca cli ategorsarion and inference withour conscious
though Kaplan & Kala, 1989), nai othe ersronert, sch coe
bein lienos may nell ake on renter inporanc than cepnison ree
Fev Ade nhubirteenironment snd tavetonaigaechvough i weneed
10 make sera of (Kaplan & Kaplan, 196) Syl or ewan wrabes
tsk on imporeance Spb ot cone aries ave oo ith the easy
Iingeof the forms The wor mba refs 11 cgn by which one Kos or
ine ching" or "eo trow or pr eget” (Neon, Kaos, & Carhart
196o) throws togeher the cbjrand the obeere’sexerence aa aso
sions. yond the experienc of preform, hurmansespevence the enon
trent hugh mediacngsarablr, proper hatte rtheerionen|
‘bere te individual's ine represnaton of and sociation witht
(Moore, 989) The earings maybe detain comet fom, Deno
tae meaning refer to jogmens of wha the place enti meanings
‘ler reference abou quliyandchaneteroheenonen i
thers. Blane respons tothe content of Formal aration tvole
tot kindof earings Thy elt oa nda ecopnison of rp,
cateoriaton of oben with the ae oral ucture,o compost of
‘ysl clements ad retons (Grot & Despre, 1990, Nberg Schule
1965, Athough peopl may spree formal fare fortron sake,
valntion of conten depends ln cogte process. The nivale
‘Sethe denote meting or he coment fs fia suc), ad te
feveconromtne meaning Forecample 9 waa re ich geles
‘on win) maysereasauselprbablisice fora aeinalaebureof
husbanplc eich ae reer concer about rie (Craik Appr,
1980) Thi process ay uve Hlped mans sane (Kaplan & Kaplan,
1980), Conon with sorching tht ould texte orenbance sural,
see nets beable ro recogize what leant aetna eal
tin Insuonmary else spon prbabila elanshipto ph
ical arbres of ee ball envtenment. The probable se fom che
‘going inereronl experience Of prone wth de ureundings
ecu the evalua image rel fom a worry proses berween the
‘bsererand che environment necan poe thecal age by ether
“hoping te nerve the phil ersranmene Wecaneducte beret
to noccenned evant things diferent as do museors when they prod
texrorene corded material epaintheareTosome extent signa in
{eration sy change people's easton of heir uroundings Cir,
1980, La, 1978, Late al, 197 Nan & Julian, 1985, Pure, 95,
Fell & Nasr, 1992, Wikon & Canter, 1950). Changs in the ssc
form of he emiooment an ne move dite, wierd and lasting
Fee By hoping the pyc nd parlor of ur cies (Shan, 1985),
“ban dig cn inves the experienc f mary peopl. We must learn
how to supe the fue of ur cite so har humans enjoy he esl
[NEGATIVE EVALUATION: FEAR OF CRIME
‘ple apevenc far of rime ats majo acground sues rae
peed hea toa perso exserce or wellbeing Baumer a, 198.oe a
(85 Arerianeie cine a mala rtm heen gay fin
dhe Unted Seal Pal 969, Par weaped wih nay peo
Saidtowlh interns Aca an ing nae mine
‘otis hopping sen work a ol reac Sat 9
Now Yk Tene 190) Fes ofcrine te sept ee Mos St
Ache ered ara mary expeeneet daly xtra Opn
Resech Comer 67, Ror fences ae aeons
tape wih de tensing son ar, 185) line a
tut perl ele pecan tir homerand nero drupe
‘tl ches. afr, 8, Ro 9)
Sewer, hoy wel ead vo leer pial ‘od
{Calhoun & Calhoun, 1983) ae am
Hot Spots of rear
Farha an uneven dsburion ove space, ne and populations Some
cart time of ay evoke ihe el fear han thes ad some pop
hoe Gulnerble groupe auc athe poor elderly sr eae) experience
higher lee of fear than others Felling he use fhe erence hate
fer vo high crime area (Ma, Gordon, & Pan, 1990), {fer
_paef fer Hex spot aff evoke higher levels off than oxher rations
‘Athouph br spot ofr may be inact heya eau rom elon
fry foes Atzoding 6 Oran (1991), oer he thousand of es
‘Neandertal he psn, et hac a lope aye
Fao repoed 1 el danger, ef edger ol il ou onl
"006m en, andyouwbe dod few rte ould a
‘asonay em or weal our gene wlbe oun. Howe soe
‘Spano danger pode dcr rar nolowaf eae
‘Sebi il panic repens othe in alleen ual by
‘en 11,60, thn who uid eal 44m ie ae PopE>
(is an the who op 269,
This aera 9 ene prediepostion respond wih ere pen a
en. suchasan aac
Levels of Pear
‘Wecanlok athorspo offer atolls Atone lel ou may experi
a inangible wory abou the chance of vimsaton You ay el ha
rcithborhood or puke womfeats parila time. Aaa el ofthis seer
Tins ex yoo nyo the ae, psig trough, walk with hers
{Ey proton ov monitor your nmedaee aroundig focus copter
fil danger (Coan, 1971) Aranoter eve you my experience diet
Feaof danger of ack in your ied te around
Climate of Feat. Mary fre may afer generate ling of fet
(Ons ofthese acon frstothe peal eminent the en window
paetsWison & Keling 982) Acondingrothis theory eran cues 7
ey easton neil tr ane tha, sume the psy of xine
tRanetnes Skagen Maid 981, Wilson & Keling. 982) These ues,
‘Sled eit, ca ae social or psa form. Saal nits inode
‘lic drunkenes gg or estan; cal ints inca vada
board up budding, river (eis Meck, & Tals, 1992) Re
earch shows that incliies arouse general araieny about poental
‘Fetmealon renting ciate far Nae, 1983 Penta 92 Ty
Te 198, Wan, 1999, Forage, Sehoederand Andon (1984) ound
lf, agro ofabue, cabling, andlier anced wth denen
ow securiy dsr er how people pene ealasonsoinehik
Fear of Immediate Danger. Another tt of eet diet roam
ication of anack may ke afer of medi ange. Of our, sm
Ince sch as an ay lo seta ued hr, bur incl
tis do not neces eve imme danger They commey 2 ore gener
‘Somge bur the poebiliy dar anaes rurafe For ecmple» boarded
“obullding may oot end your anpace an ramediae aac, br may
\Eatyoutoudgz an area at ler Anwith inches, the cus toe
{Ne danger te fom bot cal and pln codons, a climate of
iis Guthope a dangerous ea fer dart a9 approaching stranger say
‘Soke immediate ear The rage has become soccer fea You do
fh need ope the stranger to experienc fear You ay lr the pose
[Biot the scl condion pilex) from py ces Frfearin
[abc places, wo ered pyc! aes may proves inferences woking
{ete eonelnet or lok prosper) and enopmen oes 0 ee).
“Cocelne:oked prospec) nthe phys tems, refer 0 in
cision of pce big enough hides pte offend and frm where the
“Stance cull wach and emerge to stack. Concealment refer ro he
“france ofthe earre om pote fender oie of ew, Bloreapers he aflorane rom the potent iti’ point of vw.
Tong wall nay bide someon, bu nly he earner ofr lace of cones
iment wherean offender coulé hide and surprise avi Othe bj,
‘chat ees hu or aeons lrgeenoughrohide mean, ould aod
{natackerconceament. Dirk spussused by shadows or gare ca ag
Triewhatyoucanse and thusalford offender opprrniies forces
“The potent ar rented wo concelnenthas theoretical nl practi i
portance because stems ro conandet one prominen rotor theory
‘Sfenvizonmenal reference. Accor hs her, humane shoud |
pisces olering open vias (orp! andlor refed they should
lke iewsto lace dat ock ifthe would af! prospecrand refuge when
they aed tere Apple, 1979). Appleton refed the ews row
prowpet and refuge ar secondary, or anccinted,powpect and ei Ac
{Coin oe evoonay argument contemporary humans keh
ture because the ars had an evaaonayabarage ppl, 197)
For ou Pletocene hurmergathere anceton, prospect ud efge lowed
‘hem ose wut being sen and ths wold have ged she unt ad
‘apa bod, fd ther potion om animate hea 0 sa
Utoren, 1964, p81. Tho humans who noead and fired the fo
tures wou ave more ke sured, nd pase on dhe ene 1 cone
pony humans
“The ener dcusion of openness conforma ith Appleton 1975) ens
on prospect Contemporary humans pee prospect. Views vad places
exe of eclnure weve aye dierent econ, Wey prefer
‘vewroward scone eige rapa ceneluirewhen eel af but
{lite of arin, ew 03 plc of enone shoul evo In
ban sing erly unknown inthe Pleitocene em, oc ews econ
‘efuge cul hide poten atacker locking ov fst asevig without
ingucen oe an evolcny advantage eal hunter Lore, 1964,
18D, itefean adracage ro the predatory cximial, a hunter of cer bi
inane Oflenrs tend roslenarger and behve ro enhance thei aio
see without beingseen Arches, 985 Brown & Aleman, 193; Ses, 1983,
‘olor S Nee, 1984; ify & Kechel, 197%; Wise 6 Wise, 1985) Ths
secondary rege, at defined by Appleton (1979, ay have diferent
Finns Insome scion, emay representa pte ona of
Feige cere pected preetion or fae bt inthe itmay ep
sent 2 negteaflodane, frding concent fr» poe racket
Perhaps shou refer ecndary efage as cover in ecgaiion ofthese
Sie eawuarve mae oF aces we
ualatfrdunees and ebarcrer tater fur orccanen depending
tn the dsl ofthe cover och pase
Fences thar impedeecpe o connection fo potenti bares or help
rsshoul also intense rk fers itr and decree for anener. Fe
ing posible entrapment, individvals would want fo aid ov eape
pital bounded areas When confonted wih mene pected ata po
(ertial fender, nnduale wou fl lee ifthe meas sree
ings impide thet ecape Appleton 1973). Even in he abc of ile
stranger they might ar uch places, bee ofthe nsiated entrapment
thou an fender apps Eenapmet rele othe dis ponon would
Inne ecipingif contented iy spent onder Whea mated oe
cape, how much energy mr the person expend!
‘Ochereearchers hve eleredvosurveilane a arable related en
‘sapien bars espe and conceninen (locked preapen)- yr
Ing coneraiment and enrapment, sree ermir people Overs
serangersor criminal activi, and inrene the i othe fender of bing
ented and apprehended (U.S. Deparmenr of Junie, 198 Mary
Motorna,& Ree, 1980, Newnan, (972),
Tnsunmay, the theory supp thi clint of ea, concelnen
(Giding lees and dares) and ensaproene Carers ro epe) mould
te sieepeciic eae. Research cols the telationghip of thse artes
‘ofa, Ores of studies examined argu meas offer of aes with ee
‘eme vasason in prospec concent (hen cll ef), and exe by
le of reponses 09, onsite rps, and observations of bent
(ata: & ices, 199). although confming the expected hgher lee of
feo for enlesover ale afr nghrime ver dye, the era
‘ese hier inl of ear aoc with backed prospec, concealment,
ind blocted scape. The observations of sata behavior conned aid
nc of seas ith thse etre afer ack. Another etd onthe ene ite
found difele in police sureilance aocated mith the fared es
‘Nasr & Fisher 1993) Indian higher we vandalism gg
rimitalsook sane ofthe ffordance ro commie he chine
‘Aellwp study wed physcal messes and mined from hese eee
‘ondtiorsroa or ple ovdoor pce Naar, Fiber, & Oran 193)
Temessied encealenr athe seo he potential hiding plc uch a>
‘tee nD andthe prospect as che lance om the abever the ing
‘ce. The aah merged thes mo mesure, As the datance vo hiding
‘lice decree the ccdig edge ofthe hiding place blocks mere of he
\iew, Ths impros concealment for + pont ofende, and hinders |ery from obersing or xcapng someone hiding. The combination of
head dacaace ro hiding places prowded a measure of he poten dan
fev he hiding placer paste For eee, easuted these and
Acance to barrrsaround the pth. Responders marked ste plan vith
the owes hey sed and the ten they fered afer dirk. Overy mags ro
‘ral faery wed paths and 16 arene nein ne level The say
‘Snfired fear a acne with concealmen and prospect and blocked
‘Athind sy requested emalestotake wal er dak and deere their
feng nes tape coder they proceed (Nasr & Jone 1997) Anahe
“Ssolthei conmentsinrelion the enronment ond ineeses
fear suocated withthe presence of encealmenr (ing plc and dark
posh andro eae exert enaapment, The scl cer scered rete
tivarack sain. When alone the prsnee ofa srange enapmert)
‘vole ear. The presence of roup of people urea, potential bees
From enrapaent reduce et
“Tae variable rrmed mye (Kaplan, 1989 has been advanced pinay
sea predictor of pefstence fr our surroundings. However, ome findings
{jester appear paral thx for he dal flonan for cave (on
‘alent and lug). Smart cove, tery the promise of ne infor
‘Sonahead eve the baer uncertainabourwharesabead, Prope fen
preeraenes with mystery Kaplan, 198), but some evens suggetsho
[people canal experience elingofearancine with na sy fu
‘nn pela Schroder and Anderson (1984 found jugnens fs c=
sted wich evo varies elated eo concealmene and mer. The me
‘ian vo he scene moun of rs, water of opened incre a
{aie and the prominence of she (hiding pac) decresed Heras
(Gos) found vepondens dking narom, shadowy cayons hgh in >
tery In untvetening suasons, such lesa fle ough flr
‘round nial may enjoy the uncer of views enaling te
fer or cover That enjoyment would probly change rp, home.
‘hey herd scundofs posible predator ahead. Ina climate oer o dane
‘ews towand myer and cover ou probaly evoke fen The diferencia
tor tothe une tre may relat is compat 0 the mars
“arpoerand ciation” (apn 1995p 173) oie uncersnty ane
ous (Wohl, 1976) tn ali se condtions the uncer woul!
‘ecompachie withthe purpose of exploring. In lina of eas de une
tay would be ncrapatible with he ned ro ol ange thar may ak
heal the pone emitonmene apps ard portal stocker,
Smt enuuanve nage or aces ssi
the aliy xe with being see, passeby might ne the posi of
snarackeriahidieg. They ned at sche atacler. The frdane dark
‘Spor hiding place) away atlords iting ven when unacupidThesnie
Ipren of pmb conceal fender would ewok fer
Tanguay ron lel perasie ces of nc, uch poo mane
tenate and refi, may cue the sean, ein, ad potent fener
slike bream inthe sacl onder and the oti reine eating
‘lie of er aed crime: Ar anche level when pases fl vlc,
‘hey may secuncereiny or he promi of ae information aad pte
'aldagerThehiddennormaion welded erence ode ea
{n falar conditions, she passerby ay view the sme uncrsny ade:
able For the pref, the ee rues might appear aon ec
the hiding place Ths, the sme place may lok ples agit and
fed afer dothe per andl although t ma oa rfl the ase
by i ma ook ne 9 poser fender
POSITIVE EVALUATION:
‘TWO MODELS FOR VISUAL. PREFERENCE
Uwe darted an aninorbe id of tol ponte ar. Now com
tier nfewerand meno Rese hme prop wo Kindo ect
{cada vaal peters Ore theory views creeped on
‘ani Bry, 91, Mande 964 Wohi 1970 Seer cte
‘blr mayan bor calle rable, nn pir, omen
{nd hae prendre Seon erhne OTD. He
tie Jubowste eene! easonhipberern hex ates ao
teeapd pees As ouean ce sad nea th
‘Fenced by complet. reece shuld hve so oeted Uae ee
‘utp to comple, roils nee Low comply weal eke
iow pelereer. ect i cole mold pode mee in pc
oct ops pln eile the pias of rma Parr nese in
‘ool wal ie Sam ne Tea
allo nao oe eof he face
Tinted sca and wae ne ore
the ciate sel Thy nould mek denne orton eee
thelruceay sed oun he yds igh onal
te dhenigt of he pl) mek dasos ta orcad ince
sue and decred wnceainy om the cole varies (Wohl_Interest
‘Affective Appraisal
Preference
Complexity
CLS ever ce ony ao prc
171. They woul ee tc olor a
a
“Grrand Mander (9 pera le amen rainy Ao
conn tt rn an dls nso un ct hte
Bln epson inrron eec t aus ad Eroi
saccade 9B) We Slopes eo
Sere serpting ut oper We aw cpa |
thm racecar yaad ene
‘Stink sen pt esc edifeemecor orc
tev Widins coe enna ngey cht huh
Ir harp Heme neem ne
(Shr otecey ore o, 186 cl &Na, 5, Wine
SSE io, When a eer a et at ea
‘hem ch pri an yeeros oe oe
‘io ews dip fon et tsO sear neh
sro aca nsdn ere suk
5. me nLuaT nua oF races ss
inrensanderociluprospoint Hipherleeeofdirepncy woul depres
referee
“Tae Kaplan (1989) ced potent fw in the roused modes
‘when aplied othe phys environment. Because hisane us rigs
South he environment, cos that help ther mae ee of the urn
Ingstay ake a importance. The Kapa (1989) elacel opal nel of
soul with woypocss ode ha has more o's cote lor x
‘ending Gino's (1979) deaf pecepu fordanes inthe emsionmeny
‘hey argued for cogs flan tha sltough lates fo cum
‘ute information proce. Aszording totem, humans nocd pcr
ervnneent hat fered imohementand ar ade eas or promised
tak venue Pagure 54 plas che Kaplan (1985) model of peered
tures Inthe fr column, lepbly al cherence cera opeeene
brmakingerstonnentsundertandade inthe cond colt, csp
ad myer dreted vara tat promis iret nkraton conte
‘opserencebyimohing the bse, vg explarton Coherence and
comple represen imedarey able information, Lig ae oe
‘eryoler the promise of mor information, Ae raul the Kaplan (199)
{gue tha for understanding we for coherence andi, an fore
‘lontion, we for amped and mse
“The theories vere sim vaablecompecty/dniy sn coher
nce organtan-bur dif in thei des ofthe rl ofa anl og
‘on Besyne and Wohin place more emphasis on perspion nd aul,
vechpre enc ighes fore moderate eve oarouml gener bya mi of
‘very and srucrrl compleiy. The Kaplan ake ogiive apron
‘spicing stu wit informacion prcetng eed aivnethe need
‘obeimelved pd the need o mae sear, The scheme dicrepaicy moe
“ies with specs ofthe dheonitof Bate andthe Kaplan. Ar with
Bete, i wews preference as ascited wih Ineralcmparsns ad
‘modeae aroun. The eof aypialy gee clear measure of one caiatne
‘araslecnovely. Rather then vin raporden ae none without
{peeing the range of sl fr comparisons the schema deepency ab
Prost has them define che bus preci vale hough jest
{slesvoeample (Purl, 1984 1986 Purell & Nasr, 1992, Rauch
Meri 1975). The dee of mismatch represents mean of ey The
model press sila pte af espaae har rede by Brine or
rowint The schema discrepancy mel sl suger wy co achive the
Keplin'quaies of ivlvement an coherence People shold experience
sod toa schon acoberent Ione thei experience MatchesTe pn 89 ad pe
Ltvough the pris of ad inal informatio dough engine acy
[Ua chem, shoul cootbute co qwesement. Too mich dkcrepangy
trou cae coherence fr imohement Humans should prefers moder
elect of dcepany
ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO PREFERENCE.
” Resch has ens fv kind of envsonmentalaebure as eng fo
Defences dy madre complety, arn, ple opens and ek
Cltvence Lied ates ted eo hve these seus, wheres liked a
tative thet oposier-dma nr hh opin obra manmade we,
“Bpdan atcon, ad the sens of Kral uence Orde, come
‘ley and opennes appear a rpreset foal vars, wheres rir
hes uke. and Mitoralsgnfcance appear tO reese ene, oF
‘bole vanes, bur thee csr emai unclear, Preference fr oer
rd epennes my rele wo form alone bye may alo reat 0 msceains |
tthe orm anys Prekeence fr aturanen, peep and tor i
‘ifeanee ay ee thei concent, trays elec es foal fe
tures, role ay ike evel of thre vrale becae of hei coon
‘ocaberence Narulness good upkeep, open views ore andhinoniee-
tren cnhwece caberece wher tee ize, dilpidtion, resiced
tmoveent, ad denier reduce it, Acending tone vew (Kaplan, Se
Feplan, 1982, humane my have» preposition to for coerce be
{Stee nba tered her vo, elpng humans ake anu of hi
rounding they cub! arr ire ou eyes, we may pre
‘hese arr for their cations witht, rope Jo mote sats ad
Speer "upper cla’ vet lower ca” es (Dean. 1073, Lynch, 1960,
Foye 1969). Thy seo male senate judgments of ial sa fom er
ronmental ars (herl, 1997, Chern Wideman, 1986, Crk
‘Roper, 158, Seda, Venchure, 6 Burmughs 1987). They might de>
fines wit openness, arrlnes, bere upkeep, compat ore ad
ora inane the Kind thor weather person can afford. Prom
‘Nolucionay pest, the preference mote ith ears may repre
ue evar nuor or maces 3s
{jo drive and azacton fo the reproductive value of sams Hegan,
1947) On the ones hand, people may simpy link stars ncome ard the
‘oc fo aogir dea ments (ch as opeanes,rarurles, Up
eg etc) Wharevershe cag the presen of aie eres make ee
‘fable and uenuovs places comeyng Evorabe emotional meaning for
‘nay people
onter
‘ecpl ik aes tha hme vial oder, compat and ccheshenes and
‘he dl dso chvos and he lack unrr te Orderhasemerged
fet prominen dinension of human response 0 suroundings, and
‘Rech consteny fins preference ascites with order and rested a
tis sch roan, coerce, fengoes, cong, legbiy. and
‘ny Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989, Naar, 985, (989s, 19941997, ich
1983, Wobiwil, 183), Suds of preferences in mois highlighted re
sxaprominentvavable in preference (Nast, 1987)Seeastcisshow 0 |
frig varies such eli, dentable and coherence a por
fr predicorof preference Kept Kpln, 1989). Acreseclral dy
Fan oner ars pedir ofpeerencefor ban aes by both ae
‘cand Unie Snes respondent (Nasa, 984) Clay emerged aan n>
porant predictor ofthe ealuave quality of owsrg sees (Deli S.
Nr, 1989; Na, 1886) Other work as ound pretrenee aescated
seth neues in de. This haemeged in esponssto cena busines die
trerseresand urban bullings onsite (Naar, 9614 Oaendor, 178), 0
bhues of srcecurl enero fom around the werd (Onwerdorp &
Baiyne, 178), ro she congraity of bling 10 thelr narra etng
(Wshiwl, 197, 1982; Wohl & Har, 1980), 1 the compatiblity of
bids to neighboring ung (Gros 1983, 1988, ad othe cer
we of wel igs Nasr, 1979
Ccoltatve Variables
Belin (197 posted cllave varies aeoking soul unceeiny. 2nd
ar eset, pefence There arabes se neal compar
{one For example, the colathe warble complexty inches» comparson
tina the mls elements More corp senes ae ager numb of
‘ier cemens appearing unented tone snater. The celle variable
‘nore invlera compare bernen expectations and the stil cies‘Arse scene appear dicrepane rom wha expected. The variable order
hn ring route ocallaie rile, Order, dacsed eer, doesnt
‘presen calla warble, bur the presence of order can provide ne
‘ere helping reduce he unceraingy rom cole varables As comple
Snel ve seve th ost esearch aentin aang the colle
Mia ths revi wl cee on he digs for hes.
CComplesit (Visual Richnes). Complex bat lao consent 3p
peted tea pioent dimension four reponse out sounding Gf
‘ua, 1988 960,198), Ths rib ao rekrred swine en,
mete inbrsatin der and wari, obs the numb of i
Kren lemcrs andthe diinctneness between thos elements see,
Sens with clement or many elem would appear relay
fimpl, Scenes ith any dine elements would appear more complex.
Tel sudieon prac o nose figures showed explorton bxhay
ior a judged inert erase with compen (Bethe, 1971 chap.
[By Bndingeonelemirnenentsconinmed nceesiwewing ie 190-
ined with complexity fe. WoRnl 197). This finding shows stabi or
femponer tbulingeneriors, Ons hdgments fines for 20 buns
InToroto relied to balding comple ester, 978) Fo ole
ides of deca, looking time, pd eported inser eae 1200 an
‘ter and wo compen (Coendonp & Bere, 1979. Other work has
fund increases in incest soctated with nese comple aco rw
sets houtng scenes Nay, OBS), aod icresein ctement soci
(Sih cea eompleiy of ea szuapes (Nis, 987. The Fog
Tire that nee ferent wth envionment compen. Athos ak
ihe det mere f aout, the Finding conf ro he expectation of
compen 5 usig
“The raul fr prerenc ugget9parence for moserte compl:
Instore vse of acne, Weblwil 17,1976 ound preference
he an regular iver shaped incon in reaonshipfndepend
thy leh complet, Other sie red ariel stil to conc
‘Sdncous versble present poten of eal plese In one, espenden
‘tues over fp though ele model sees varying inde
‘Wohi 1970, Th eapondens prefered devs mith movers complex
In naneche, responders ealaed easyer on compen
hd eherence Olen, 198), They prefered he eee having moderate de
‘Coiyand excrement Boh tue confmed preference for nade
‘Fora chres) Other resxch har pad coneadirory ndings
Homers aking into account bite nthe sues ef Na, 1994) he
tule oie wo 3 preference for moder complexity The ers sip and
‘nachna ct Kaplan & Kaplan, 198% Wohl, 1976 represen ome
Pox withour negeve content suchas that sociated wth erironmencl
her and other variable tht ede order Huon the forms
‘Mess around he mol ve thousand of yn confirm the desl
compen (Rapopory,1990, The mee shared complex encloning
‘tents many ements and turer of eemens,coninl araion |
‘rth andere and evel changes undefoce
Neely (Appicalig). Aswith complex. retnch confirms creas
ininuest or excementasocited with novel oranpiealiy (Purell, 9B.
195;Purall& Naa, 1992 Repl sas serra prefer modertetolow er
clbof nowy or apa yer rece han pedaced conmditry findings,
Some sudes ugg a prerence for nowy (Heros, Kaplan & Kaplan,
1946; Naw, 1988, 1994, Pure 1986 and thers supe «preference fo
the fami (Canter & Thorse,1972, Crk 1983, Hero e ay, 19%
Kiplin & Heber, 1988, New, 1980, Kepan, 1988, Sonnenfeld 1966.
“The sparen neonates rel fom neoneten and ade wo
fmcanring sven I prefenc or nove fis Bere’ (1971) mode,
then be amount fro woul afte result sch that oe su ha
Inge mgr of eens up o moderate novel might nda prefrence for no
tli aeret another ath ang orm nodes etree ove
‘Echos might find» dike for nonin In adaion the response vo noe
‘pare imuluscompleiy and xia fet, Famliany may oder
te (er ord) complet sh thar people prefer fly In complex
‘eee ae only n simpler ene Sih & Dorian, 1973). When eo
Ble ntl debe » scene, tamlany may frther reduce preference
(Oanter & Sho, 198). ally, nove and family re no» cnt
(on They represen tw dt dines, Nal norel-sommonplace
or anpie-apal refers more to the proper of the objeto plas
“thenas falar Varuna wee more the experienc he
‘Sheene An bjeror place become pheal nvel trough bavingan an
(se ofcemene and elatontips within a recognizable pen, «pe
{Etolclement inn atypical sem orananpialset of denens nanan
{Glyn Irbecomes commonolce tough the res. You ay hn
ser experienced te commercial sp ea?) 1 neighborhood, bur i
fas asim fm, cemen, and reaonahipeo her commercial sri
to lave experenced, you would recognise fr ar # commercial Si, ardjudge irs elathely commonplace. The bere flan with an cb
Fretor pace through the emononal experience You may ela gener sense
1 knowlege abou and srachmen yur house rimmed reghir
ood than woul sxneave Inng caewbere (Brower, 1988. The bj
‘Tonk l mores royou.Arthe sumtime, ou migh jae he for
UStyour house or eightorhead at noel You ey lo develop fairy
‘Teouch indie expesence.Albough you may Have never ave dt
‘ows chute Efe Tower you aye them aa fm youre
Ferenc ofthe in shotoror nae Tha sugest the pati th act
Ein familar and commonplace or novel and unl alcormon-
fice of novel. Faaliary or commonplaenes may bring onder, with
[Fes meaning coming fom emesonal mila. Thus, we might xpest
‘reign preference to emerge for ilar places wth some rowel. We
‘mht exer lower preferences lie but commonplace poe, owr
Drcrences for vrs commonplace places, andthe lowest referee
For enfiar rove places. Variatins in preference for novel al
rpm vel erate Kod of novel measured he conten (nowy might
be es drab housing than ina Since muscu), responden ages,
td Ineretons ih comply and na recon (Naar, 1999) Fur
‘hermorrexcons to nowy and emily ma depend on che obser
fate For sams Marne and Sprecklneyer (1982 fod cae wenken!
ielings bourne ambince oftheir workplace feed thelr caluatons of
the arciccural ualiy of te ding, Their general mood ste infie
(iced ber aueumenr ofthe se fail evien<
Tnaconcadior finding, Whi (583) found referees fora more
yp than let pi le. Th may reel fom frre in content
Ue high pop am) rather than dilerences in pei in he com
tenes Suds erring sarin within content eer fd pee
thee fr madre drepencis Flom se best exaries (ure, 1986
Paral & Nasr, 193), However, cereain groupe, auch as architect, fv
Figher dierepences Rom she shared knowledge ructre than ote
(Pre & Nar, 1992, Pues, 195), because che éeelopa mre deren
tied Knowle suerte for bulding dan do thers (Wilken & Canes,
1990),
aturlness
New ef toche peso f vention, water cr mourns. The dh
‘Sermon of mevral weas bu pba opened eterped spring he
ne enwuarve mar or races 0
tno prominent inhuman eponus othe envronmen (et. Nasr, 1988
196Pu 1994 alo Henoger al, 976, 1982), Humane nana gettin)
in! eens ato dine, prominent conten cargos
Kapting Kalen, 1989) Suds repented shown atures prefre
“Theyshowed atralnet ara predic of prefeence Near, 1983} the ai
thon of epson o sence increning preferences (Thayer & Awad,
1918 aed higher pretrencs fracnes wishveeration th or senes p>
ceived a having human inverion(kaplen, Kaplan & Wend, 1972,
‘Weblwl, 1974, 1983). One sudy showed an efec o pares of move
tment Ulich (1979 found hath things earl) peopl drove curof
CGetrwaytouse patty rier ana mowe diet bur ssnatunl expres
‘ey, reumaby to experience mote plese, nana steney
Teyond presence, i ace that vepeon may well evenghen the
leapabiy of lemenc Lane (160 repre thas grat deal of plating
lone path reinforced ka mage and aged that alorg wots oF
tlong pas ere to be more nemorle A study of landmark uae
found the presence ofratre around the bulge ere ht conti
‘ed oi andr memorailiy Ere, Sth & Peak, 1982)
“The content preference for mature my ate ether the cance ao
ciation) or frm the scenes. Natrlnear and vegetation may evoke fee
{Hi neocattonsand connoonive neangramocitedwihascene sana
‘rmre my simply dif in fom fam the bat envionment Une
ftafecal ements tard exe ave mor ral changes, eel
thd curvlinen lin, continuous pads of shape ardor and neg,
tougher rere (Wohl 1963, p13). By bung de more aot
{rufacual cement atte may add oe Research nfs a people
ge aural eens incre onery and coherent tan unmade one.
Upkeep (Cities)
Human beings may ex stenton anders in ere ike dap
tow poles wea gn vehicles and undesirable and wesuchas indy
‘fered ta pel nes Skog & Mawel, 1961). We have se
‘Sar pial incien evke fer, People dite sem ad inverse cow
ced content and Hee well kept areas. Inver wes avg of in
ths have emerged, in operended ques as having unfverableinyace
‘the vil quay oto tie by eins and ators se, 19973) Re
{earch shows dlaplason depen preference Ander, Malina
1985, Cooper 1972; Marans, 976 Nas, 183, 1984), Increases inte sesnd concast feet redced preference (Nasr, 19872} and he eal of
tliy pols, cretead wires, billboard or sgn improves ealuations of
tonisidecencs (Winkel Male, Thiel, 1970) Reductions nerf rete
‘oitmprvemen in perce quliy of residential sects, neighborhoods,
tua fe Appleyard, 198 Craik, 1983; Larsingeal, 1970; Nas,
1585), Pep dike the appearance fincas tes suchas commecal and
Incl cies terol, 1976, 1982, Whim, 1982) The indi
Fortec varias ete with inns of preferences for cerence and
fer aarual over an made atria, They may nese complex atthe
eae coherene thus reducing prefeene or hey may depress reference
Ect of her conpicvour manmade conten Upleep cn repress
component of order, Mlaerance ae cleanliness bring ore. Disp:
thon ad dirine reduce
openness
‘Openers open views. People respond nvr co the presen of
‘pen sgnce and ceery nd ll eon ad congestion A wider vw
ep te ewes fo obcrve and wake sence of arene. Aresicted view
Would heal, and crowding snd congestion would alo iieone's
fie movement.
cunt mapeftwo cit highlighted he importance of bennatin the
value nage Or, 197). one ofthe erlet studies of a Kind,
{ochand Rivkin (1959) ad pedesianewaexround an ubanblocknd re
cr nr they noted. Changes inepaciumes or constiion ofthe
eves emered scent the pede experene Subuequent dis
tine confirmed the prominence of opens acini, densi and de-
fined undefined pace) in human perepton ofthe ensirnient
‘Nase 1968 198%, 1994 Kaplan & Kepan 1989) The eenrch point
evens for defined openoen, open butboundad apace, Resear as
Found du: peoplepeerlower dene (Lansing eel, 170 anda pee
crc ince wih opennes (Na, 984 988, Naser, Bachan
‘ral 583). More impor, resuch shows ha people peer moderate
td defined openness (r some maz dfn) ether ide open oF
blocked ews in both mci Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989) and accra
‘ene 984). Lye (1960 pained hele of "isu cope” Cvstas
Se panoramas whic ocene deh of von” 7106) and defined pace
soone pial form.) aeemengenig tempura menorab
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