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Document Type
Thesis
Date of this Version
8-1956
Citation
Thesis (M.S.)—University of Nebraska—Lincoln, 1956. Department of Home Economics.
Abstract
A study of thirty families with teen-age children was proposed by the writer. Although the sample was not large enough to be representative of all families with teen-age children in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, it was thought to be adequate to determine if the techniques used were satisfactory, and the findings would warrant a larger study. Thus, the present study might be considered a pilot study for further research.
The objectives are:
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To summarize what is known about the space and equipment for family recreational or leisure time activities.
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To determine what recreational or leisure activities are carried on by families with teen-age children.
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To evaluate the present space and equipment available for carrying on these activities.
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To plan and develop an arrangement of equipment, storage space, and free floor area for leisure activities that will provide the most satisfactory solution for families with teen-age children.
The writer recommends:
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Creating three distinct activity areas.
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Using these interchangeably depending upon the demands of various family members.
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Scheduling certain activities involving a part of the family but excluding others on basis of time where separation in space is not feasible because of equipment involved.
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Developing space within the three activity areas to allow for more than one use through:
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the arrangement of furniture into groups according to use.
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the construction of storage units according to need.
Advisor: Florence E. McKinney
Comments
Copyright 1956, the author. Used by permission.