秀磨 山田, Keijiro Yamada
Humans perceive meanings of space distinct from the functional spatial arrangement of cities, thereby forming their own territories accordingly. This study aimed to clarify the perception of territory and boundaries during the school years and its factors by analyzing cognitive maps created by 19 subjects and the results of interviews conducted with them. The results categorized territory formation patterns into 5 models and identified their distribution characteristics. Furthermore, 8 factors influencing boundary formation were identified. These factors act as spatial structural, visual, social, psychological, exploratory behavioral, and non-routine constraints on the autonomous actions of school-age children.