Data analysis and spatial design study of children's activity sites in rural Gansu, China

Weidi Zhang; Runbo Liu; Weidi Zhang; Runbo Liu

doi:10.3934/urs.2023020

Urban Resilience and Sustainability

2023, Volume 1, Issue 4: 314-333. doi: 10.3934/urs.2023020

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Data analysis and spatial design study of children's activity sites in rural Gansu, China

Weidi Zhang ^,,
Runbo Liu

Department of Environmental Design, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology. Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710021, China

Received: 17 October 2023 Revised: 13 December 2023 Accepted: 15 December 2023 Published: 31 December 2023

This paper examined rural outdoor activity sites for children in Zhangye, Gansu Province, China. The study analyzed the characteristics of children's groups and their behavioral patterns during outdoor activities in rural areas, and explored the factors affecting children's engagement in outdoor activities. A questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the physical and mental health status of rural children in Gansu Province, the distribution of outdoor activity time, and the influence of activity venues on children. Based on the survey results in rural Zhangye, Gansu Province, activity venues and facilities suitable for rural children in Gansu were identified. Finally, five design principles were proposed (i.e., safety, fun, comfort, accessibility, and guiding) to cater to the activity preferences of rural children in Gansu, China and provide a nurturing environment that fostered their physical and mental growth.
- rural children,
- children's activity characteristics,
- outdoor activity space design,
- left-behind children,
- behavioral maps
Citation: Weidi Zhang, Runbo Liu. Data analysis and spatial design study of children's activity sites in rural Gansu, China[J]. Urban Resilience and Sustainability, 2023, 1(4): 314-333. doi: 10.3934/urs.2023020

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Abstract

This paper examined rural outdoor activity sites for children in Zhangye, Gansu Province, China. The study analyzed the characteristics of children's groups and their behavioral patterns during outdoor activities in rural areas, and explored the factors affecting children's engagement in outdoor activities. A questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the physical and mental health status of rural children in Gansu Province, the distribution of outdoor activity time, and the influence of activity venues on children. Based on the survey results in rural Zhangye, Gansu Province, activity venues and facilities suitable for rural children in Gansu were identified. Finally, five design principles were proposed (i.e., safety, fun, comfort, accessibility, and guiding) to cater to the activity preferences of rural children in Gansu, China and provide a nurturing environment that fostered their physical and mental growth.

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