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Towards More Universal Wayfinding Technologies: Navigation Preferences Across Disabilities
International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2020 Accessibility researchers have been studying wayfinding technologies for people with disabilities for decades, typically focusing on solutions within disability populations - for example, technologies to support blind navigation.
Maya Gupta +10 more
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Talking about analysing our research material: Let's dig into data
Area, Volume 58, Issue 2, June 2026.Abstract Between the collection of empirical material and the production of final project outputs lies a mysterious and murky process of ‘getting to know’ the piles of research material. This introduction to the Special Section, ‘Digging into data: Learning together from analysis experiences’, reflects on how human geographers talk about this process ...
Lauren Wagner, Alan Latham
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Mapping Indigeneity in the RGS‐IBG map collections
Area, Volume 58, Issue 2, June 2026.Short Abstract This article summarises and reflects on the ‘Mapping Indigeneity’ Map Room Conversation that formed part of the RGS‐IBG Annual International Conference 2024. Firstly, the maps from the RGS‐IBG collections displayed during the Conversation are presented and their relevance explained. Secondly, the authors offer a summary of the key points/
Peter R. Martin, Katherine Parker
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Wayfinding Strategy and Gender - Testing the Mediating Effects of Wayfinding Experience, Personality and Emotions [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Individual differences have been seen to play a key role in spatial orientation. Gender implications have been previously described but little is known about how other variables, such as wayfinding anxiety, emotional difficulties and ...
Mendez-Lopez, Magdalena +3 more
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Map Room Conversations: Mapping Objects
Area, Volume 58, Issue 2, June 2026.Short Abstract This article presents reflections on a ‘Map Room Conversation’ session entitled ‘Mapping Objects’ at the RGS International Conference, 2024. The session considered the three dimensional aspects of map‐making, both the objects and methods involved with producing maps, and the construction of maps in three dimensions in the form of relief ...
George Tobin, Jane Wess
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European Journal of Education, Volume 61, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Understanding the cognitive and metacognitive factors that influence social studies achievement is critical for developing effective instructional strategies. This research investigated the predictive role of spatial thinking skills and learning approaches on middle school students' achievement in social studies.
Alaattin Arıkan, Çağrı Demirtaş
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Wayfinding through an Unfamiliar Environment [PDF]
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 2010 Strategies for finding one's way through an unfamiliar environment may be helped by 2D maps, 3D virtual environments, or other navigation aids. The relative effectiveness of aids was investigated. Experiments were conducted in a large, park-like environment. 24 participants (12 men, 12 women; age range = 22–50 years; M = 32, SD = 7.4) were divided into
Yasmine Boumenir +4 more
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Initial Psychometric Evaluation of the Wayfinding Effectiveness Scale
, 2007 This study evaluates three versions of the Wayfinding Effectiveness Scale (WES), developed to differentiate problems of wayfinding and wandering behavior of community-residing elders with dementia (EWD), in 266 dyads (EWD and caregiver) recruited from ...
Song, Jun Ah +9 more
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ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2019 The prevalent use of GPS-based navigation systems impairs peoples’ ability to orient themselves. This paper investigates whether wayfinding maps that accentuate different types of environmental features support peoples’ spatial learning.
Heinrich Löwen +2 more
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Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 82, Issue 6, Page 5628-5637, June 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Although healthcare infrastructure has improved in recent years, the preoperative journey of patients is often accompanied by anxiety. Allowing patients to walk to the operating theatre is a simple, yet underexplored strategy that may enhance their sense of autonomy and reduce anxiety.
Sebastian Labenbacher +4 more
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