주거환경이 초등학생의 성장발달에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구 - 강원도 원주시 초등학생을 중심으로

A Study on Influence of Residential Environment on Growth and Development of Elementary School Students - With Emphasis on Children in Wonju, Gangwon-do -

&nbsp;&nbsp;1. CONTENTS<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) RESEARCH OBJECTIVES<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;The purpose of this study was to understand elements of residential environments that directly and indirectly influence children&quot;s growth and development and to provide basic information on the improvement of residential environments to help children&quot;s growth and development.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) RESEARCH METHOD<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;As this study focused on how characteristics of residential environment influence children&quot;s growth and development. it used a behavioral science approach and statistical analysis for analysis of resources.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) RESEARCH RESULTS<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;The following summarizes and concludes this study:<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;1) Analysis of relationship between residential environment and children&quot;s living habits indicated that good sunlight in children&quot;s rooms influenced frequency of tardiness. length of conversation with parents. breakfast and bowel movement. and academic performance and good ventilation in children&quot;s rooms also influenced length of conversation with parents and academic performance.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;2) Analysis of type of home and level of home indicated that children who live in single-family homes generally wake up early and children in higher levels of apartments had more frequent visits to hospitals than children in lower levels.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;3) Larger homes influenced wake up time. frequency of tardiness, and breakfasts and residential type (owned or rented) influenced frequency of tardiness. meals with family, commutation. breakfasts. dental hygiene. and academic performance.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;4) More rooms led to more frequent breakfasts and children with larger rooms had frequent breakfasts. enjoyed helping with chores. and showed better social skills and academic performances in school.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;5) Difference in sunlight was the most critical factor that influenced growth and development of children. The most influential factors were: sunlight&gt; residential type&gt; level of home.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;2. RESULTS<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on the above results. it was found that various natural. social. and physical elements of residential environments influence children&quot;s growth and development. However. most parents do not consider children&quot;s needs and requirements when creating their residential environments. In this regard, it is necessary to avoid adult-oriented perspectives and understand the complaints and losses of children in adult-centered residential spaces. Children should be given more rights and roles when planning residential environments.