CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

SCOPES AND LIMITATION

In this Chapter, it deals with the definitions, characteristics, purposes, and

classifications of and hindrances to research and the scientific method. It contains a

discussion of the following topics which is said above.

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CHAPTER I

Introduction

From the previews happenings in our country, there are lots of things happen that makes

us Filipinos down and depressed in terms of emotional, physical and other aspects of our daily

life. Every one of us will face some challenges, there are accidents, emotional problem and

uncertain lost that no one can predict of where and when it will happen and how we will

overcome it.

There is a form of services primarily used to hedge against these happenings. One of

the services that are health related is the rehabilitation services. These services are needed by

people who have lost the ability to function normally from others, often because of trauma, a

stroke, an infection, a tumor, surgery, or a progressive disorder (such as arthritis).

There are rehabilitation services which guarantee the mental health or other medical

concern therapy of the patients. Private and Non-private medical area of a rehabilitation center

provides the following services: medical evaluation, performed by the physician and his staff;

physical therapy, including hydrotherapy; occupational therapy; speech and hearing therapy. It

also furnishes the services of a prosthetic and/or orthetic appliance shop. The detailed character

of the medical area will vary with the program of the center itself. (CUSALMON, AIA, AND

CHRISTINE F. SALMON, AIA)

In this reason, the patients must be treated well and satisfied to the services offered to

them including the staff and other user. Even the interior of their offices must achieve what the

great things are. Achieving the essential function of rehabilitation space that is to rehabilitate

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and to be treated as well. The design of these spaces involves the manipulation and

coordination of architectural, interior design, and merchandising elements as necessary to meet

the programmatic needs of the user. It is critical that the space in which the patient and staff

personnel function is of the highest quality. Ensuring this quality requires knowledge of the

planning and design of the various interior components that constitute the building blocks of

rehabilitation spaces.

The study will focus on the improvements effects of application of design on individuals

notions of freedom versus confinement and whether such effects influenced information

processing. And to find out if it is believed to affect a users experience in the health institution

environment.

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Statement of the Problem:

This study attempts to determine the effectiveness of the proper space planning and

psychological impact of design for the better of the Quezon City Drug Treatment and

Rehabilitation Center, is located at Molave Ext., Diamond Hills, Payatas B, Quezon City.

Specifically, this study will seek answers to the following questions:

1. How can the respondents profile be described in terms of:

1.1 age

1.2 gender

1.3 place of living

1.4 civil status

2. What are the most effective design layout and space planning in an rehabilitation

center and its relationship with the psychological impact of design in every area in

terms of the following area:

2.1 Lobby and main hall

2.2 offices

2.3 Medical Facilities

3. Does the design affect the subjects subconscious perception in the area?

4. Is there a different emerged in processing strategy of the user in the matter of using

the applied design?

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Assumption and Hypothesis

Based on the aforementioned research problems, the hypothesis is:

There is a significant relationship between the design of the area among the

respondents in terms of feeling like a sense of freedom or confinement. And recognizing that the

design area may influence the way user process information in their mind.

Objectives of the Study

General objectives:

The aim of this study is to have knowledge and to know what are the most effective

design layout and space planning in an rehabilitation facility and its relationship with the

psychological impact of design in institutional spaces to achieve a great design for the facility

and its members.

Specific objectives:

Determine the level of the most effective design layout and space planning in an

rehabilitation center and its relationship with the psychological impact of design in institutional

spaces in the Quezon City Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, is located at Molave Ext.,

Diamond Hills, Payatas B, Quezon City as well as the different effective strategies they can use

in improvement of the facility.

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Significance of the Study

The results of this study will provide insights and information on the most effective

design layout and space planning in an rehabilitation facility and its relationship with the

psychological impact of design in every area and how it can be very helpful to the facility.

To the staff:

They will become more exited in their working space in doing their specific jobs and

aware on how to give proper care to their members.

To the family members:

They will become happier and fulfilled every time they went in the area to visit their friend

or family members.

To the readers:

This study will benefit them since the study will show the implication of the most effective

design layout and space planning and its relationship with the psychological impact of design in

every area that can be useful to them in the future.

To the community:

This can open the mind of the people regarding the importance of the rehabilitation

center in the community especially in the future.

To the future researcher:

This will challenge them to research more about the most effective design layout and

space planning and its relationship with the psychological impact of design in every area and

other design strategies.

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Definitions of Terms

adequate adj. enough or good enough; sufficient; suitable

aesthetics n. the study or theory of beauty and of the psychological responses to it.
allocated v. to distribute in shares
patient n. A person under medical or surgical treatment; -- correlative to physician or nurse
efficiency n. ability to produce a desired effect with the least effort of waste; a being

efficient

rehabilitation - The treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and

exercises.

self-aggrandisement - An act undertaken to increase your own power and influence or to

draw attention to your own importance.

psychological effects Effects of certain events or matters in ones own psychological

being
relationship n. connection by blood or marriage; kinship
space planning Allocating and organizing areas in the given space

Scope and Delimitations

This study focuses about the psychological impact and interior design and how it will
affect the user.
This covers the information from the following:
Patients
Regular employee
Students
Outside in the facility

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 CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITTERATURE

In this Chapter, it discusses how related literature and studies are classified and

how to make citations. The characteristics and amount of related literature and studies

are also given.

CHAPTER II
Related Literature and Studies

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INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE:

THEORY OF AGGRANDIZEMENT

It was also called aggrendisement that exaggerating or giving an appearance of

greatness, power, rank prestige and wealth. This reflects the purpose of the space or

what is the main purpose of the space. It was also to portray what patients/staff are they

serving, how important they are.

According to the English dictionary, It was *The act of increasing the wealth or prestige

or power or scope of something; "the aggrandizement of the king"; "his elevation to

cardinal"aggrandisement, elevationstep-up, increase - the act of increasing something;

"he gave me an increase in salary"ego trip, self-aggrandisement, self-aggrandizement -

an act undertaken to increase your own power and influence or to draw attention to your

own importance

*[Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. Webster 1913 Dictionary edited by Patrick J.

FRENCH ARCHITECTS AND THE AGGRANDIZEMENT OF THE STATE

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During the eighteenth century, most of French architects still worked for the

government, as did LeoUx. Consequently, their buildings were most often intended to

serve public functions and to aggrandize the state. In 1771-77 , the architect, theorist,

and teacher J.F. Blondel set forth his own teaching. His writing explains in detail the

essential elements of good architecture and the heirchy of buildings, from common

residences to those associated with the king. Blondel discussed Iart de la distribution,

which involved arranging the plan, and Iart de la decoration, which involved composing

a faade. Both were governed by ordinance, convenance, and bienseance. Ordonnance

reffered to the correct relationship of parts to one another and to the whole.

Convenance and bienseance concerned appropriateness and the correct form of a

building relative to its purpose and social rank.

Another influential writer of the period was the Abbe Marc-Antoine Laugier. On his Essa

sur Iarchitecture (Essay on Architecture), he argued that all proper architecture was

traceable to a single prototype in prehistory: the primitive hut. The pure building type,

Laugier believed, was entirely rational, composed of pediment, Laugiers theories

resonated in the Enlightenment architectural mind.

*[A World History of Architecture. Marian Moffett, Michael W. Fazio, Lawrence Wodehouse.
Laurence King Publishing, 2003.

Health
REHABILITATION CENTERS

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SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT

Social adjustment requires psychiatric and social services for the treatment of social and

emotional problems.

Psychiatric Service

Frequently the psychiatrist is employed on a part-time basis and is primarily called upon to

provide the following services:

1. Psychiatric screening to diagnose emotional problems

2. Staff consultations on how these problems should be managed in relation to the patient's total

rehabilitation program

3. In-service staff training for the purpose of developing greater understanding of the

psychological factors in disability

Psychological Services include:

1. Psychological evaluation, accomplished by means of various psychological testing

procedures and interviews which evaluate the patient's intelligence and personality

2. Interpretation of clinical findings to members of the staff

3. Counseling (therapy) on either an individual or a group basis, usually carried out with the

psychiatrist and social service staff

4. In-service training of psychologists and participation in psychological research. The minimum

recommended psychological facilities would include a psychologist's counseling room and test

room

[De Chiara and Callender, 1983] Joseph De Chiara & John Callender, ed...
Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, Second Edition. Singapore: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1983

Social Services include the following:

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1. Social study and evaluation, including the collection of relevant information from the patient,

his family, and other agencies, and the appraisal of such information with respect to the patient's

rehabilitation potential

2. Social casework, where the social worker (medical social worker or psychiatric social worker)

works with the patient to improve attitudes toward self-support and motivation toward treatment

and work

3. Social group work, including the correction of abnormal living patterns by using planned

group activities, recreational in nature but therapeutic in value. It may include hobby activities,

group discussions, and activities of an adult education nature.

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VOCATIONAL

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The vocational area of a rehabilitation center provides the following services : counseling,

evaluation, training, and placement ; the sheltered workshop (or rehabilitation workshop) is part

of this area, and in some cases, certain aspects of special education will be included . The

vocational program is determined by the needs of the patients and the needs and opportunities

of business and industry in the community served by the center . This program is a most

important part of the patient's total rehabilitation process .

This area has the responsibility of acquainting the patient with situations in industry or in

business and of preparing him for job competition. Realistically designed workshops and offices

will be required to create a job situation atmosphere for the patient .

This area should present to the patient a very wide range of job possibilities . Few centers will

contain an extensive number of job situations; some may have none if this need has been

satisfied through the cooperation of a trade school or some other agency. Patients should not be

trained for jobs which they cannot obtain later .

Changing types and techniques in industry make it essential that this area have maximum

flexibility, especially in heating, ventilating, plumbing, lighting, electrical installations, and

equipment placement . The vocational area must offer training in small segments of a job

operation and present advanced types of vocational opportunities .

Vocational counseling provides an opportunity for the patient to obtain an understanding of his

vocational abilities and potential, and to learn the scope of their possible application. The center

may choose to work with cooperating counselors already established in the community, if it does

not provide this service within the center . Sometimes counselors are loaned to centers by the

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and conduct their work at the center .

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Vocational evaluation is the process of collecting and appraising data on the patient's interests,

aptitudes, and ability in work situations. This section needs to be quite broad in scope in order to

find the vocation best suited and most satisfying to the disabled person . This section of the

center's program is frequently referred to as a prevocational unit.

Vocational training provides the discipline necessary for the patient to attain his job potential

established in vocational evaluation . Vocational training requires carefully supervised

instruction in vocations best serving the patient's needs with full regard to employment

possibilities.

Sheltered workshop provides employment for disabled persons within the center . This is

productive work for which wages are paid ; the work is usually obtained on contract or

subcontract basis . In this area, further vocational evaluation and training are possible.

Special education will be found in this area when enough patients have difficulties with certain

areas of academic or vocational achievement . If children need this service, it may be located in

their area . Frequently, this is provided through cooperation with the public schools .

Placement service is to be offered when the number of job placements and contacts warrants it;

otherwise this service is performed by other agencies. In smaller centers placements may be

handled by the vocational counselor. Placement may mean the patient's return to his former job,

full employment by selective placement or partial or special employment either at home or in the

sheltered workshop .

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 CHAPTER 3
METHEDOLOGY

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

RESEACRH DESIGN

SAMPLING DESIGN

PROCEDURE OF DATA GATHERING

In this Chapter, it explains the method of research used, how to explain the

preparation and validation of the research instrument, the sampling design and how to

select the statistical procedures to be used

CHAPTER III

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Methods of Research and Procedures

RESEARCH DESIGN

As the researcher went through the content of thesis study, they identified the research

design used. The research design used was Descriptive Analysis. According to Best (1981),

This method is concerned with the conditions or relationships that had existed, options that

were held, processes that are going on, effects that were evident or trends that were developed.

This method tends to both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of inquiring such as the

present investigation. (10:18)

Based on the structure, content and ideas of the thesis study, Descriptive Analysis was

the appropriate design to be used on the research. For the reason, that Descriptive Analysis

described the present status of the inquiry. It also interpreted and analyzed the findings on the

study.

The researcher also made use of non probability sampling, specifically Purposive

sampling in determining the respondents. The researcher aimed to know the opinions of the

respondents.

METHODS OF COLLECTING DATA AND

DEVELOPMENT OF THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

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 Questionnaire and survey was the principal data gathering tool used in the research.

The survey questionnaire was comprised of questions answered with yes, no or maybe. While

the questionnaire was comprised of questions answered directly from the specific chosen

respondent. The answers of the respondents were given interpretations that revealed the

conclusions of this study. The researcher analyzed the answers of the respondents and got all

the information that helped them came up with a good research study.

Through the help of the statistics, the questionnaire was developed to gather the

variables identified and answer the questions that the study hoped to obtain.

SAMPLING DESIGN

The researcher followed certain procedures to gather the needed data that helped to

came up a good research study. First, the researcher reviewed all the related literatures to

identify the problems related to study. Then, the researcher made a questionnaire that was

formulated through the ideas gathered from the related literatures viewed. The questionnaire

was then bought to checking. After the questionnaire was finalized, the researcher recorded it.

The researcher determined the description of respondents. These 30 respondents composed of

patients, employee, member/staff and few others were located some of them at Brgy. Payatas,

in the community and in the campus were given a questionnaire for them to answer.

The answers and responses were then tallied and were given statistical treatment

through the help of the statistic of the study. Findings and interpretations were obtained that

conveyed the conclusions and recommendations of the study

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Conceptual Framework

Design
Appearance

Effectiveness of
Positive
Design for
Effective
Psychological
Impact
Rehabilitaion Design Layout
Canter & to the
Patients/Staff

Proper Space
Planning

The effectiveness of design for corporation and to its members is greatly influenced by

the variables above. Wherein, if these variables are taken into consideration, it can contribute to

the effectiveness of design in an insurance corporation.

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STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

The following statistical tools were used in the study:

1. Percentage frequency was used in the study

2. Weighted mean was used in the study

Formula:
Xw = XW
W
Where:
X : no. of respondents who answered
W: corresponded scale

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CHAPTER IV
Analysis, Presentation, and Interpretation of Data

I.PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

This chapter present the data gathered which have been interpreted and
presented as the enumerated in chapter I.

FIGURE 1.A
The Different Respondents

STATUS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Students 10 PERSONS 33%
Employees/Members 10 PERSONS 33%
Other 10 PERSONS 33%

As a results and shown above in figure 1.A, the number of respondents in each type

have the same percentage. The respondents in students are 10persons, 10 persons in

employees or members of the corporation and other 10 person in other type of respondents

outside the corporation.

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II. Space Planning and Design Effectiveness

FIGURE 1
Have went to a Bank or Insurance Corporation

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30 96%
20
10 4%
Have went to a bank or Insurance Have not bent to a bank or Insurance
Establishment Establishment

In the graph above, (96%) 28 to the total of respondents answer that they have been in a

bank or insurance corporation. (4%) 2 said they have not went to a bank or insurance

corporation.

FIGURE 2
The Whole Place Stations

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30
95%
20
10 5%

Area that can see from the door the Area that cannot see from the door the
whole place stations whole place stations

As shown in figure 2 (5%) 4 of respondents agreed that they want an Area that they can

see from the door the whole place stations and (95%) 26 respondents said that they do not

agree or doesnt like it.

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 FIGURE 3
Hanging Signage

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30 99%
20
10 5%
Prefer to use hanging signage in the Does not prefer to use hanging signage in
different stations the different stations

As shown in figure 3 (1%) 1 of the respondent doesnt agreed that they dont prefer to

use hanging signage in the different stations and (99%) 29 respondents said that they do agree

that theres signage in the stations.

FIGURE 4
Color Scheme

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30 100%
20
10
Prefer to have a color scheme and Prefer to have a color scheme and accent
accent color in different area color in different area

As shown in figure 4 (100%) 30 of the respondent agreed that they prefer to have a

specific color scheme and accent color in different areas.

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III. Space Planning and Design Effectiveness

FIGURE 1
Likes Working on High Ceiling Area

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30 97%
20
10 4%
Likes to work or go on an area with Doesnt like to work or go on an area with
high ceiling high ceiling

In the graph above, (97%) 28 to the total of respondents answer that they like to work or

go on an area with high ceiling. (3%) 2 said they doesnt like to work or go on an area with high

ceiling

FIGURE 2
Experienced in the Environment

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30 98%
20
10 5%
Affect their experience in the Does not affect their experience in the
environment environment

As shown in figure 2 (2%) 1 of the respondent does not agree that it does not affect

their experience in the environment and (98%) 29 respondents said that they agree on the

statement that there is.

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 FIGURE 3
Sense of Freedom or Confinement

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30 100%
20
10
5%
Agree that theres a sense of freedom Doesnt agree that theres a sense of
in high ceiling freedom in high ceiling

As shown in figure 3 (100%) 30 of the respondent agreed that they think high ceiling

room were more likely feeling a sense of freedom than those in the low ceiling room and it also

means that they agree that low ceiling room were more likely feeling a sense of confinement

than those in the high ceiling room.

FIGURE 4
Sense of Coolness

NO. OF
PERCENTAGE %
RESPONDENT
30 100%
20
10
Makes cool in sense when on a high
Not cool in sense when on a high ceiling
ceiling

As shown in figure 4 (100%) 30 of the respondent agreed that they feel cool in your

sense when you were on a high ceiling.

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IV. Other Impact

In this graph most of respondents think there is a different processing strategy in thinking

If they were in a high ceiling place.

YES; 77%

NO; 7%

MAYBE; 17%
YES NO MAYBE

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 Figure 1
Processing Strategy in High Ceiling

As shown in figure 1, the 17% of the respondents said that maybe theres another

processing strategy in thinking, 76% said yes there is and 6 % believe that theres no effect.

In this graph most of respondents think there is a different processing strategy in

thinking if they were in a low ceiling place.

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YES; 70%

NO; 10%

MAYBE; 20%
YES NO MAYBE

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 Figure 2
Processing Strategy in Low Ceiling

As shown in figure 2, the 20% of the respondents said maybe theres another processing

strategy in thinking, 70% said yes there is, 10 % believe that theres no effect.

In this graph most of respondents think there is an effect in processing strategy if

the is Salient to indicate how high or low the ceiling is.

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 NO; 20%

YES; 47%

MAYBE; 33%

YES NO MAYBE

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 Figure 3
Salient to indicate how high or low the ceiling

As shown in figure 3, the 33% of the respondents said maybe theres another processing

strategy, 47% said yes there is, 20 % believe that theres no effect.

YES; 70%

NO; 10%

MAYBE; 20%
YES NO MAYBE

In this graph most of respondents think there is an effect in memorizing in high ceiling.

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 NO; 10%

YES; 50%

MAYBE; 40%

YES NO MAYBE

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 Figure 4
Effect in Memorizing in High Ceiling

As shown in figure 4, the 40% of the respondents said maybe theres effect in

memorizing in high ceiling, 50% said yes there is, 10% believe that theres no effect.

CHAPTER V
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STUDY

This research described the profile of the respondents in terms of their status.

And the most effective proper space planning and the positive psychological impact of

ceiling height for the better of the space.

In this study, the use scientific method was utilized in the study and descriptive

co relational method for our methodology.

Our respondents were ten (10) regular students, (10) ten employees or members

of the corporation and other (10) ten in other type of respondents outside the

corporation.

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 The primary sources of the data were the survey questionnaires, and

unstructured interview from the respondents. Secondary sources of the data were

derived from some publication and books in the library mostly in National Library and

PDDCP Library

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

It can be glanced from the figure and tables of Chapter IV the following findings.

1. Most of the respondents both male and female have went to an insurance

corporation and likes an area that can see from the door the whole place

stations, and prefer to use signage in different stations and also the use of a

color scheme in a space.

2. The total number percentage of respondents likes to work on an area thats had

a high ceiling and have a \n effect in their perception in their environment. They

also feel the sense of freedom and coolness in the space.

3. And most of the respondents agreed that they have a different processing

strategy in high ceiling than the low. They also agreed that the memorizing skill

increase in a high ceiling.

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CONCLUSION

From the forgoing findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. Ceiling height is believed to affect a consumers experience of the retail

environment; however, to date there is no theory and little empirical research that

explains how, when, or why this may be true.

2. Understanding whether notions of freedom and/or confinement are prompted by

differences in ceiling height may aid in determining whether they influence

consumers information processing, possibly leading to an understanding of how

consumers categorize and evaluate products.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the conclusion the recommendations were drawn from the study, the

researchers recommendation:

Recognize that salient ceiling height may influence the way consumers process

information:

o Higher ceilings may elicit notions of freedom that leads to abstract

relational processing (viewing data in a cohesive, interdependent manner).

o Lower ceilings may elicit notions of confinement that lead to concrete,

item-specific processing (viewing data in a detailed, independent manner).

Design retail spaces with high ceilings when consumers are required to think of

products in non-traditional, more creative ways to fully understand them. Design

spaces with low ceilings when consumers are required to think in item-specific,

detailed ways, to fully understand the product.

Place advertisements that require relational processing in high ceiling rooms and

advertisements that require item-specific processing in low ceiling rooms

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