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Stressed Spaces: Well Being and Architecture

Gaurang Kakkar

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The aim of this study was ascertain the impact on pattern of wellbeing of the participants as affected by type of space, shape and color of room. It was contended that the variation in room space, room shape and room color of the participant would lay its impact on well being. One hundred twenty
participants age ranged 18-27 years served as participants and they were arranged according to the requirements of 2x2x2 way factorial design with two types of room space (Appropriate & Inappropriate), room shape (Regular & Irregular) and room color (light & dark). Verma’s General
Well Being Measure was used to assess the well being of participants. Results revealed that the effect of room space was significant. Regular shape of room caused increased the magnitude of the well being. Well being was higher among participants of light color room than dark color room. Findings are interpreted in the empirical evidences.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/.v5i1.917

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