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Exploring Satisfying Experiences in Museums

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ID23348024
AutoresAndrew J Pekarik (0000-0001-9206-2804, Institut für Sozialforschung und Sozialwirtschaft, autor correspondente), Zahava D Doering (0000-0001-8806-9050, Institut für Sozialforschung und Sozialwirtschaft, autor correspondente), David A Karns (Institut für Sozialforschung und Sozialwirtschaft, autor correspondente)
Ano1999
Volume42
Fascículo2
Páginas152-173
Data de publicação1999-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCurator The Museum Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0011-3069 • E-ISSN: 2151-6952
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.2151-6952.1999.tb01137.x
OpenAlexW2060347524
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas66
Referências citadas6

This article presents results from an ongoing research project that investigates the experiences visitors find satisfying in museums. Using a list constructed from interviews with visitors and surveys, data were obtained from visitors in nine Smithsonian museums. Analysis of the results showed that experiences can be classified into four categories: Object experiences, Cognitive experiences, Introspective experiences, and Social experiences. The article points out that the type of most satisfying experience differs according to the characteristics of museums, exhibitions, and visitors. It also proposes an interpretation for these data, and suggests some possible applications.

Art · Sociology · Visual arts · Art Education and Development · Computer Science · Creativity in Education and Neuroscience · Museums and Cultural Heritage

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Obras citantes distintas66
Citações por ano3,14
Intervalo de citações2005 - 2026 (22)
Velocidade de citaçãocurrent
Altamente citadoNão
Tipos de citaçãoNeutras: 54
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