No better place than here: adolescents' sense of place and their use of community sites and activities to feel better

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Pretty, Grace, Imison, A. and Reimann, A.. 2003. "No better place than here: adolescents' sense of place and their use of community sites and activities to feel better." 38th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2003. Perth, Australia 02 - 05 Oct 2003 Melbourne, Australia.
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No better place than here: adolescents' sense of place and their use of community sites and activities to feel better

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsPretty, Grace (Author), Imison, A. (Author) and Reimann, A. (Author)
Journal or Proceedings TitleAustralian Journal of Psychology Supplement
Journal Citation55, p. 172
Number of Pages1
Year2003
Place of PublicationMelbourne, Australia
Conference/Event38th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2003
Event Details
38th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2003
Event Date
02 to end of 05 Oct 2003
Event Location
Perth, Australia
Abstract

This paper reports on the role of young people's sense of, and use of, place as they cope with difficulties in their everyday life. Participants aged 13 to 18 completed questionnaires that assessed sense of place dimensions of identity, attachment and dependence, and completed short essays on their favourite places and where they chose to go when feeling distressed or unhappy. They also indicated their knowledge and use of 'youth programs' constructed for their assistance and entertainment. Findings indicated that access to public sites, both natural and built environments, is important to the every day coping strategies of young people. Some distinguished between favourite place and the place that is their source of comfort. While some of these sites were described in terms of the people present for support and activities, many were identified in terms of the physical surroundings. Issues of adolescent sense of place within the residential community, and their perceptions of accessibility to 'adult territory', are discussed.

Keywordssenses and sensation; adolescent psychology; psychology; physical and virtual places
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020520599. Social and personality psychology not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsDepartment of Psychology
University of Southern Queensland
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