Analysis of community attitudes toward childcare centers reveals key factors affecting perceptions of sound environments.
Residents' perceptions of sounds from childcare centers were not significantly related to their satisfaction with the sound environment. Residents' attitudes toward childcare centers reflect physical factors such as ambient noise as well as social factors such as interpersonal trust. Centers can minimize negatively perceived sounds and encourage community interaction to promote acceptance and coexistence.
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