An analysis of the diversity and similarity of sequential experiences in walking based on the ecological perception theory

Imanishi, J. 2002. An analysis of the diversity and similarity of sequential experiences in walking based on the ecological perception theory. Journal of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture 65(5). pp.829-832. (in Japanese)

Abstract

The experiment, which examined roles of non-visual information and events such as activities of human beings and animals as well as visual information, was carried out in order to know the nature of sequential experiences in walking according to the ecological perception theory. As a result, the sequential experiences could be completely different depending on individuals. The experiences were deemed diverse judging from the scale of the 14 subjects (13 subjects for statistical analysis). However, the articulation judgements by the subjects could be categorized into 41 patterns and revealed similarity in sequential experiences of individuals. The statistical analysis indicated that "ground," "attached objects" and "the other visual information (mostly related to visual range and depth)" should have higher priority in order from the viewpoint of designing or planning experiences shared by more people. Events and auditory information should be taken into consideration as important elements of the environment in terms of designing or planning diverse sequential experiences.