The Communication Effect by Collaborative Modelling Activity in Complete Darkness

Abstract

This research examined interpersonal effects of visual existence in the collaborative work experimentally, and subjects were selected from kindergartners to university students. The investigated results are summarized as follows: 1) In complete darkness, compared with works in blight light, subjects tended to speak more and louder. This tendency was remarkable at the lower age under schoolchildren. In addition, more conversations with strangers were observed in darkness. 2) In darkness, collaborative works with the others were remarkably observed compared with the bright location. They were activated by body contact at the lower age, and activated by language at the higher age over high school students. 3) Although it was evaluated that collaborative work in darkness Was difficult, the extraordinary pleasure which did not function, and interpersonal property which could be involved with the others without hesitation was indicated.