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Children's Environments Quarterly
Journal Article

Nature as refuge in children's environments

Mary Ann Kirkby
Children's Environments Quarterly
Vol. 6, No. 1, Children and Vegetation (Spring 1989), pp. 7-12
Published by: Board of Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate, for the benefit of the Children, Youth and Environments Center at the University of Colorado Boulder
https://www.jstor.org/stable/41515227
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Abstract

Children's use of enclosed spaces is investigated for preferences and types of play behavior. Such refuges, both natural and built, were highly preferred over traditional playground equipment. Three refuges were perceived and used by children as suitable for different play behavior. Design guidelines are suggested for creating enclosures attractive to children and conducive to developmentally significant play.
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