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Modified behavior mapping (MBM) empowers youth as placemaking agents by adapting a quantitative method into a qualitative participatory action research approach. This method fosters youth reflection on space utilization and community engagement.

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  • Environmental Psychology
  • Community Planning
  • Youth Studies

Background:

  • Youth are increasingly recognized as key agents in placemaking initiatives.
  • Traditional placemaking research often overlooks youth perspectives.
  • Quantitative methods can be barriers to youth participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt quantitative behavior mapping into a youth-friendly qualitative participatory action research (PAR) method called modified behavior mapping (MBM).
  • To facilitate placemaking conversations with youth by understanding their lived experiences and behaviors in specific places.
  • To create a more inclusive and engaging research process for young people in community development.

Main Methods:

  • Modified behavior mapping (MBM) divides sites into observation zones.
  • Youth participants, guided by a facilitator, use youth-friendly checklists to record observed behaviors within each zone.
  • Basemaps are utilized, with opportunities for creating them through measurements offering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning.

Main Results:

  • MBM bypasses the need for strict data collection protocols and statistical analysis, making it more accessible for youth.
  • The method encourages youth to reflect on their own and others' use of space.
  • Focus group discussions are used to disseminate findings and inform placemaking designs.

Conclusions:

  • Modified behavior mapping (MBM) is an effective participatory action research (PAR) tool for engaging youth in placemaking.
  • This qualitative approach enhances understanding of youth perspectives on place and behavior.
  • MBM fosters youth agency and contributes to community-centered design processes.