Phase Two: Home Visits
The second phase of the study consisted of home visits, including: child-led special place tours and informal conversations with children and parents. Data was collected as video recordings and added more qualitative depth to the study, allowing for detailed descriptions and interpersonal responses from the children in their natural settings.
The home visits began with a special places tour. The children served as tour guides and were encouraged to show and talk about all the places they considered special. Tours lasted between ten and forty minutes, concluding when children decided. During tours, children were asked about their place feelings and activities. Most were excited to have someone visit who was interested in learning more about what was important to them.