Journal of Environmental Science International (한국환경과학회지)

The Korean Environmental Sciences Society (한국환경과학회)
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Analysis of the Recognition and Usage of Indoor Green Space in Middle and High Schools

인식 및 이용실태에 기반한 학교 실내 녹색공간의 효용성 분석 -수도권 중·고등학교를 중심으로-

  • Junho Park (Department of Landscape Architecture, Hankyong National University) ;
  • Juyoung Lee (Department of Landscape Architecture, Hankyong National University)
  • 박준호 (한경국립대학교 조경학과) ;
  • 이주영 (한경국립대학교 조경학과)
  • Received : 2023.08.04
  • Accepted : 2023.08.21
  • Published : 2023.08.31
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Abstract

This study was conducted to verify the effectiveness of improving indoor environmental awareness, relieving stress, and improving learning efficiency in school indoor green space, and suggest desirable ways to develop indoor green space in the future. As part of the study, a survey was conducted among 225 individuals across six schools in a metropolitan area with garden and panel-type indoor gardens inside the school building. The survey comprised the current status and use of indoor green spaces, the perception of indoor green spaces, improvement measures in indoor green spaces, and basic properties. Semantic Differential (SD) was used to investigate the impression of school indoor spaces. Resultantly, the more frequent the use of green spaces in the school, the more they feel the positive effects of indoor green spaces, such as improving the school's indoor environment, reducing stress, and improving learning efficiency. In addition, it appears that the more frequent contact with the natural environment, the more they feel the positive effects provided by indoor green space at school. Therefore, it is suggested that educational conditions must be improved by revitalizing various green welfare, including indoor green areas, at the school level.

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