A matéria publicada neste periódico é licenciada sob forma de uma Licença Creative Commons -Atribuição 4. ABSTRACT An Urban Oasis: Two Studies of People-Environmental Interactions in Kalina MaiaSquare, Natal/RN Although several factors point to their current abandonment, public squares influence the quality of life in cities, contributing to urban microclimate and restoring people physical/mental equilibrium. This article presents two (independents) studies based on literature from Environmental Psychology and performed at the Kalina Maia Square (Natal/RN) in order to understand its use: one studied leisure activities; another, the socialization of elderly. In each study, field diary, interviews and behavioral observation (mapping or naturalistic) were used. The results revealed the use sectorization, showing, during the day, the presence of elderly, adults, teenagers and children that carry out several activities, especially sports -that predominate in ATI (where elderly area concentrated). We noted that if conditions are provided to support people leisure activities, public squares can still be urban oasis, promoting leisure and socialization. These findings can contribute to propose programs that encourage the use of these places and have influence in their design.Keywords: Environmental Psychology; public square; leisure; elderly socialization; behavioral observation. RESUMEN Un Oasis Urbano: Dos Estudios de las Interacciones Persona-Medio Ambiente en la Plaza Kalina Maia, Natal/RNAunque varios factores señalen su abandono actual, las plazas influyen en la calidad de vida en las ciudades, ayudan el microclima urbano y restauran el equilibrio físico/mental de las personas. Este artículo presenta dos estudios (independientes) basados en la literatura de la Psicología Ambiental y llevados a cabo en la Plaza Kalina Maia (Natal/RN) interesados en la comprensión de su uso: uno dirigido a las actividades de ocio; otro, a la socialización de los ancianos. En cada estudio, el método incluye diario de campo, entrevistas y observación del comportamiento (mapeo o naturalista). Los resultados revelan la sectorización de usos y muestran, durante el día, la presencia de ancianos, adultos, adolescentes y niños, los cuales realizan variadas actividades, especialmente deportivas -que predominan en ATI (donde los ancianos se concentran). Nos damos cuenta de que, si se dan las condiciones para apoyar las actividades de ocio, las plazas pueden seguir siendo oasis urbanos, promoviendo el ocio y socialización, conocimiento que puede contribuir a proponer programas para fomentar su uso y influenciar su proyecto.Palabras clave: Psicología Ambiental; plaza; ocio; socialización de los ancianos; observación del comportamiento.Dossiê: PSICOLOGIA AMBIENTAL Espaços abErtos, ambiEntEs naturais E ConstruíDos
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