Investigating Social Behavior: A Field Study at Canadian University

This report details a qualitative field research project conducted at a Canadian university, exploring social behavior through non-participant observation. The study examines how students' behaviors differ in various settings, including when they are with familiar individuals, strangers, and when alone. The research employed a three-hour observation period, dividing the time into hourly segments to capture diverse social interactions, both verbal and non-verbal. The methodology, limitations, and analysis of results are thoroughly discussed, aligning with the researcher's initial hypothesis that social settings significantly influence human behavior. The study utilized symbolic interactionism as its theoretical framework and concludes with a reflection on the findings and potential for future research.