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Qualitative GIS and the Visualization of Narrative Activity Space Data
Jeremy Mennis1, Michael J Mason2, Yinghui Cao3
1Department of Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University, 1115 W. Berks St., 309 Gladfelter Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA, , , jmennis@temple.edu.
International Journal of Geographical Information Science : IJGIS
|July 21, 2015
Summary
This study introduces a visualization system for exploring qualitative activity space data, combining qualitative and quantitative methods within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The system aids in understanding environmental influences on human behavior, particularly in urban youth substance use research.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Background:
- Qualitative activity space data are valuable for studying environment-behavior interactions.
- Limited research exists on exploring qualitative activity space data.
- Understanding individual routine locations and activities is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate theoretical principles of combining qualitative and quantitative data in GIS.
- To present a prototype visualization system for qualitative activity space data.
- To demonstrate the application of this system in applied research, specifically with urban youth.
Main Methods:
- Developing a visualization system using various visual variables.
- Simultaneously depicting multiple qualitative and quantitative attributes of activity spaces.
- Applying the system to a case study of urban youth and adolescent substance use.
Main Results:
- The visualization system effectively integrates qualitative and quantitative data within GIS.
- The system facilitates hypothesis generation and outlier investigation.
- Patterns in activity spaces among urban youth subgroups were explored.
Conclusions:
- Visualization is a powerful tool for inquiring into qualitative activity space data.
- The developed system offers practical applications in social and health science research.
- This approach enhances the understanding of geographic and social contexts influencing behavior.
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