THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PERCEPTION OF THE DANGER OF ACCIDENTS ON THE ROADS AND EXPERIENCES OF PLAYING OUTSIDE: IN CASE OF THE STUDENTS OF THE ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN HIKONE CITY

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to clarify the relations between the perception of the danger and experiences of playing outside. And it is also, to present the safe road environment in children' s places. Participants took photographs of the dangerous roads that some accidents seem likely to happen. There was the largest number of photographs at the crossroads etc. Then, this study tell us the direction of the road environmental maintenance in children's places. And, this study mentioned that playing outside can improve children's spontaneous perception of the danger.