The meaning of activities in the dwelling and residential environment : a structural approach in people-environment relations / door Janine Meesters.

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2009.

In English with summaries in English and Dutch (p. 259-267).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-184).

The dwelling is a central setting in people's everyday life. People use their dwelling and residential environment for a large variety of activities and purposes. This book relates activities, settings and meanings to improve the insight into people-environment relations which is called a meaning structure approach.

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Title Page; Contents; Preface; Introducing the meaning of dwelling; Conceptualising the meaning of dwelling; Describing the context of dwelling; Analysing activities in the dwelling and the residential environment; The meaning of activities in the dwelling and residential environment; Comparing the meaning of dwelling; Conclusions and discussion; References; Appendix 1 Design and implementation of the questionnaire; Appendix 2 Key features of respondents; Appendix 3 Log linear analysis; Appendix 4 Preferred amenities; Appendix 5 Mentioned activities and the frequencies

Appendix 6 CA of everyday activitiesAppendix 7 Results logistic regression models: activities; Appendix 8 General meanings; Appendix 9 Results logistic regression models: general meanings of activities; Appendix 10 Universal value types; Appendix 11 Use of the dwelling; Appendix 12 Preferred location and main reason for preference; Appendix 13 Activities performed in the living room; Summary; Samenvatting (Dutch summary); Curriculum Vitae; Sustainable Urban Areas

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