Intercept survey (plug-in for measuring urban experiences of young children)
2018
Link to the resource: https://bernardvanleer.org/app/uploads/2018/10/Urban95-Field-Guide.pdf
- Format:
- Guide
- Target population:
- Children and adolescents
- Objetive:
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Record information about why caregivers and infants/children in their care spend time in one place, on the perception of space, priorities or aspects to improve.
- Methodology:
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The survey consists of 14 questions, plus 3 questions about demographics.
The 14 questions address aspects such as the perception of security in the space, the frequency with which respondents visit the space, the way and ease of accessing it, the possibility of making social contacts in the space, the perceived quality or the suitability for play.
Although the questions are usually closed, some have boxes in which the respondent can answer in their own words.
- Opportunities and limitations:
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The tool allows relevant, mainly qualitative data to be obtained on the use of a public space and the profile of the users, to make more informed decisions about the spaces that are appropriate in each context. In this case, the spaces should meet the needs of children and their caregivers.
As it is part of a package of tools focused on the young population, it can be complemented with them.
- Indicators:
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Number of playgrounds in the neighbourhood. Proximity (distance, m) to public transport. Average age of the population. Birth rate/year.
- Thematic:
- Public space Green infrastructure Mobility and accessibility Cohesion and social capital Housing and neighbourhood communities Equipment and services
- Link to health:
- Physical Social
- Scale of the field of study:
- Housing / street / building / bounded public space Block - set of buildings or spaces
- Implementation phase:
- Diagnosis / pre-project Monitoring and evaluation
- Methodological approach:
- Questionnaire
