scholarly journals Effect of Street Performance (Busking) on the Environmental Perception of Public Space

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robbie Ho ◽  
Wing Tung Au

This is the first experimental study testing the effect of street performance (aka busking) on the subjective environmental perception of public space. It is generally believed that street performance can enhance people’s experience of public space, but studies advocating such a view have not used a control group to explicitly verify the effect of street performance. In response to this methodological limitation, we conducted two studies using experimental design. Study 1 (N = 748) was an online computer-based study where research participants evaluated the extent to which the presence vs. absence of street performance could change their perception of public space. Study 2 (N = 162) was a between-group quasi-experiment in an actual public space where people physically present in the space evaluated the perception of the space with vs. without street performance. Overall, we found converging results that street performance could make public space more visitable, more restorative, and more preferable. The current findings not only fill in a gap in the literature on street performance, but they also inform the policy making and regulations of street performance.

JURNAL PETIK ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Ayu Lestari ◽  
Andri Suryadi ◽  
Ali Ismail

Abstact—This study aims to determine the increase in student learning outcomes using computer-based learning media tutorial models. This type of research used in this study is a quasi-experimental study. This quasi-experimental study aims to explain the causal relationship by involving the control group in addition to the experimental group. The population in this study were all students of SMPN 1 Cisurupan. Determination of the sample using a random technique (random), the sample obtained was class VIII-F as a control class with 30 students and VIII-C as an experimental class with 30 students. The research instrument in this study uses multiple choice questions that have been tested for validity, reliability, distinguishing features and difficulty levels. Research Results obtained in this study the comparison of the gain score between the experimental class and the control class is 31.26: 18.67. Meanwhile, the change of Gain transferring the experimental class with the control class is 0.65: 0.35 and the standard deviation of improvement of student learning outcomes about the experimental class Blog material is 9.93 and the control class is 9.60. It can be concluded that the Computer Based learning model with Tutorial Model can significantly improve student learning outcomes in ICT lessons compared to conventional learning models. Keywords —student learning outcomes, Computer Based Learning, Model Tutorials. Abstrak—Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa sesudah menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis komputer model tutorial. Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuasi eksperimen. Penelitian kuasi eksperimen ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan hubungan sebab akibat dengan cara melibatkan kelompok kontrol disamping kelompok eksperimen. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa SMPN 1 Cisurupan. Penentuan sampel menggunakan teknik random (acak), sampel yang diperoleh adalah kelas VIII-F sebagai kelas kontrol dengan jumlah siswa 30 siswa dan VIII-C sebagai kelas eksperimen dengan jumlah siswa 30 siswa. instrumen penelitian dalam penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen soal dengan bentuk pilihan ganda yang sudah di uji validitas, reliabilitas, daya pembeda dan tingkat kesukaran. Hasil Penelitian yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini yaitu perbandingan Gain skor antara kelas eksperimen dengan kelas kontrol adalah 31,26 : 18,67.  Sedangkan, perbandingan Gain ternormalisasi antara kelas eksperimen dengan kelas kontrol adalah 0,65 : 0,35 dan standar deviasi peningkatan hasil belajar siswa mengenai materi Blog kelas eksperimen adalah 9,93 dan kelas kontrol adalah 9,60. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran Berbasis Komputer dengan Model Tutorial secara signifikan dapat lebih meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada pelajaran TIK dibandingkan dengan model pembelajaran konvensional. Kata Kunci —hasil belajar siswa, media Pembelajaran Berbasis Komputer, Model Tutoriala


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Atayewa Merjen Gurbangeldiyewna ◽  
Hermayawati Hermayawati

The objectives of the study are to find out the ability of the students in writing descriptive text both before and after the treatment either at control group or experiment group; to find out the effectiveness of Interactive Media for teaching writing descriptive text; to find out what writing elements that received significant improvement after being taught by Interactive Media. This research was conducted using experimental study to overcome students’ problem in learning English especially writing skill. The researcher used two classes as the subject: XI MIPA-1 as the experiment group and XI MIPA-4 as control group. Those MIPA classes belong to Argo Mulyo High School /SMA N 1 Sedayu, Argomulyo, Bantul.The experimental class was taught the descriptive text by using Interactive Media in the form of Macromedia Flash while control groupwas taught by using non-computer based lessons. Total sample of both classes were 60 students. The research was conducted within quasi-experiment study which used pre-post tests design of experiment and control groups. The researcher used this method in order to find out whether computer-based instruction/Interactive Media could make significant improvement on the students’ descriptive writing skill. Such effectiveness was seen from difference of means between pre-post of both control and experiment groups and its t-test score at the degree of significancy. The t-test was higher than the t-table, Interactive Media then was proved significancy in improving the students’ writing descriptive text skill. The students’ writing was analyzed and scored based on rubrics postulated by Brown and Bailey including paragraph organization, its content, language structure, vocabulary and mechanics. The experiment shows that the t-test was (3.16) which is higher than t-table (2.000). The aspects of wtiting that has significant improvement were content, organization, structure, vocabulary - means pre-test of experimental group = 76.5 and control group = 70.8 increased into, experimental group = 87.22 and control group = 78.8 during post test with standard deviation of experimental group = 7.7 and control group = 9.97. Since there was a significant improvement of students’ writing skill by using Interactive Media, this research then confirms that Interactive Media is effective for teaching writing at SMA level.


2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110386
Author(s):  
Melek Ertürk Yavuz ◽  
Ayla Gürsoy

Even though they are conscious, patients who are unable to speak while connected to a mechanical ventilator have serious difficulties in communicating with healthcare staff. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness for patients of a computer-based communication tool (CBCT) and to compare these results with patients using a routine method. This quasi-experimental study was conducted with 90 intubated patients. It was found that 20.0% of the patients using CBCT stated that they had difficulties in communicating, while this rate was 82.2% among patients not using CBCT. Compared with participants in the control group, experimental group patients reported a lower median score for the anxiety levels (23.0 [20.0–39.0], 29.0 [20.0–57.00], p < .001) and higher mean comfort levels (130.2 ± 9.0, 109.6 ± 13.3, p < .001). Positive impacts of the CBCT are its suitability for patients who are dependent upon ventilation for different reasons and their improved ability to communicate effectively.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0260781
Author(s):  
Robbie Ho ◽  
Wing Tung Au

Despite the research support that street performance is generally a beneficial element to public space, the legitimacy of street performance remains controversial. One critical issue is that busking is often confused with begging. With a psychological perspective, the present research examines the distinction of busking from begging. Two studies approached the problem from the viewpoints of street performers and passersby, respectively. Study 1 (N = 188) surveyed street performers on their reasons for street performance and reasons for why donations to street performance should be acceptable. The respondents could articulate various features of street performance along which busking could be similar to and yet distinguishable from begging. Study 2 (N = 189) experimentally compared busking and begging in how they could affect people’s perception of public space. Relative to public space with begging, public space with busking was perceived as significantly more comforting, more active, less prone to crimes, and overall more likeable. These descriptive (Study 1) and experimental (Study 2) findings help to clarify the difference between busking and begging: Street performance is not merely an act of soliciting donations in public space, but it also possesses artistic and entertaining qualities that can in turn make public space more favorable. The current findings can inform the policy making and regulations of street performance. Moreover, since the present research was conducted in Hong Kong, it contributes a cultural perspective to the literature on street performance.


Author(s):  
Bambang Priyo Darminto

Abstract: The Effectiveness of Allan B. Bluman’s Learning Model in the Improvement of Students’ Understanding of Mathematical Concepts. Understanding ma- thematical concepts is one of the important academic aspects. This study aims to improve students’ skills in connecting, communicating and applying mathematical concepts to solve mathematical problems in everyday life. This was an experimental study using the pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 77 students. The control group learned through the expository method, whereas the experimental group learned through a step by step approach using an interactive multimedia application program of Allan G. Bluman’s model. The results showed that the gain of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group. It can be concluded that the computer-based learning based on Allan G. Bluman’s model enhances the understanding of mathematical concepts. Keywords: mathematical concepts, academic aspect, step by step approach, interactive multimedia, Allan G. Bluman’s model


2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-292
Author(s):  
Vincent Wing Sun Tung

This research investigates the effectiveness of messaging strategies to reduce negative tourist stereotyping by residents given the detrimental effects of stereotyping on host–tourist relations. Study 1 examines the effects of two strategies: “prevalence of stereotyping message” (PSM) and “prevalence of counter-stereotyping message” (PCSM), compared to a control group via a between-subjects experimental design. Study 2 investigates whether eliciting a common identity between residents and tourists could further improve these strategies via a 2 (stereotype reduction: PSM vs. PCSM) × 2 (identity: tourists as residents vs. residents as tourists) between-subjects experimental design. Study 3 examines the boundary conditions of these strategies with a group of nonlocal, subgroup residents. The findings show that tourist stereotypes are malleable, and stereotype reduction efforts through communication messages could reduce biases against tourists by residents. This research contributes by connecting concepts on stereotype reduction, social norms, and social identity with tourism stereotype research.


Crisis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 415-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yik-Wa Law ◽  
Paul S. F. Yip ◽  
Carmen C. S. Lai ◽  
Chi Leung Kwok ◽  
Paul W. C. Wong ◽  
...  

Abstract. Background: Studies have shown that postdischarge care for self-harm patients is effective in reducing repeated suicidal behaviors. Little is known about whether volunteer support can help reduce self-harm repetition and improve psychosocial well-being. Aim: This study investigated the efficacy of volunteer support in preventing repetition of self-harm. Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design by assigning self-harm patients admitted to the emergency departments to an intervention group with volunteer support and treatment as usual (TAU) for 9 months and to a control group of TAU. Outcome measures include repetition of self-harm, suicidal ideation, hopelessness, and level of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Results: A total of 74 cases were recruited (38 participants; 36 controls). There were no significant differences in age, gender, and clinical condition between the two groups at the baseline. The intervention group showed significant improvements in hopelessness and depressive symptoms. However, the number of cases of suicide ideation and of repetition of self-harm episodes was similar for both groups at the postintervention period. Conclusion: Postdischarge care provided by volunteers showed significant improvement in hopelessness and depression. Volunteers have been commonly involved in suicide prevention services. Further research using rigorous methods is recommended for improving service quality in the long term.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Ismaniar Ismaniar Ismaniar

The present study is aimed at developing effective guidance program for increasing student’s learning motivation. The present study applies quantitative research approach with nonequivalent pre-posttest control group quasi-experimental design, and nonrandom-purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using inventory, interview, and documentary study. The study comes up with the main finding that the tested guidance program is proven to be effective for increasing learning motivation students of 11th grade at SMA Kartika XIX-2 Bandung.


Author(s):  
Eka Rejeki Maha ◽  
Berlin Sibarani

This study was aimed at finding out The Effect of Applying POSSE (Predict-Organize-Search-Summarize-Evaluate) Strategy on the Students’ Reading Comprehension. This study used the experimental design. The population of this study was the students of SMA Negeri 2 Medan. There were sixty students taken as the sample of the research. This study was conducted with two randomized groups namely experimental and control group. The experimental group was taught by applying POSSE strategy while control group was taught without applying POSSE strategy. The instrument of collecting the data was multiple choice test which consists of 40 items. To obtain the reliability of the test, the researcher used Kuder-Richardson (KR-21). The calculation shows the reliability was 0.81(high). The data were analyzed by using t-test. The calculation shows that t-observed (4.76) is higher than t-table (2.00) at the level of significance (α) 0.05 with the degree of freedom (df) 58. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. It means that there was a significant effect of applying POSSE strategy on the students’ reading comprehension. Keywords: POSSE Strategy, Reading Comprehension.


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