Residential Group Size, Social Interaction, and Crowding.

Valins, Stuart; Baum, Andrew

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Publication Date: 1973

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Residential Group Size, Social Interaction, and Crowding

Valins, Stuart; Baum, Andrew

Environment and Behavior, 5, 4, 421-439, Dec 73

Social and psychological effects of residing in overloaded social environments are discussed. Data are presented suggesting that the interior architecture of the corridor-design dormitories requires residents to interact with too many others, leading residents to experience stress and develop potentially stress-reducing behavior. (JR)

Descriptors: Architecture, College Housing, College Students, Dormitories, Environment, Interaction, Social Behavior, Social Environment, Social Psychology, Student Needs

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