Factors related with public open space use among adolescents: a study using GPS and accelerometers

Hecke, Linde Van; Verhoeven, Hannah; Clarys, Peter; Dyck, Delfien Van; Weghe, Nico Van de; Baert, Tim; Deforche, Benedicte; Cauwenberg, Jelle Van

doi:10.1186/s12942-018-0123-2

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“…Parents also felt that older siblings who engage in more screen time have the potential to be a negative influence on the sedentary behaviours of younger siblings. 61 Children with siblings participate in more active transportation 70 71 and time in open space, such as parks, 72 with few studies reporting no association with sibling status. 73–75 Studies with no association in active transport theorised the age of the sibling as the explanation.…”

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Sibling influence on children’s objectively measured physical activity: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Kracht

Sisson

2018

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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Children without siblings (only children) have higher rates of obesity than children with siblings. Childhood obesity may be prevented by minimising sedentary behaviour and accumulating sufficient physical activity in young children. A growing number of articles have examined the influence of siblings on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, yet these articles have not been synthesised.ObjectiveTo synthesise literature and describe the influence of siblings on objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour of children (ages 2–18 years).DesignOutcomes were analysed in a systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sourcesPubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Medline OVID were searched for articles related to siblings, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and obesity outcomes from 1947 to March 2018.Eligibility criteriaArticles that evaluated sibling status on physical activity objectively measured by accelerometer or pedometer were included.ResultsNineteen articles, representing 17 independent datasets, were included in the review. Nine were included in the quantitative analysis. Pooled data from nine articles indicated children with siblings had higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) relative to only children, with a potential dose response for higher number of children in household and higher MVPA (Mean Difference=3.13, 95% CI 1.90 to 4.35, p=0.001). Findings were mixed for the influence of siblings on sedentary behaviour and light physical activity.Summary/ConclusionChildren with siblings had healthier physical activity patterns, as measured by accelerometer or pedometer, than did only children. Suggested mechanisms include peer modelling, encouraging active transport and sports participation, opportunity for playmate and serving as additional caregivers.Trial registration numberCRD42017055463.

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Sibling influence on children’s objectively measured physical activity: a meta-analysis and systematic review

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Sisson

2018

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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“…Park physical features may also play a vital role in encouraging park use or physical activity among residents [65], especially for specific features, e.g., playgrounds [66], water features [67] and vegetation [68]. In contrast, other features, such as litter, vandalism and poor playground surface quality have been shown to have a negative impact on park use [69,70].…”

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Impact of Perception of Green Space for Health Promotion on Willingness to Use Parks and Actual Use among Young Urban Residents

Chen

Luo

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IJERPH

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Promoting the use of green space is a fundamental way to improve physical and mental health and to enhance the quality of life of urban residents. In response to increasing demand for green space in cities, the impact of perception of green space for health promotion on willingness to use parks and actual use among young urban residents was investigated in this study. A total of 1135 young residents (ages 18–35) in three cities in China were surveyed by online questionnaire. A group of multiple regression models was constructed to investigate the influencing perception factors of participants’ willingness to use parks and actual use. The results revealed that the young residents’ perception of green space components for health promotion (green space access, types, sizes, plants, water, sensory features, microclimate environments and amenity facilities) had a greater effect on their willingness to use parks and to promote health, while it was less influential with respect to their actual park use behavior (frequency and duration). Among these variables, green space access is a critical concern for willingness to use toward parks. The disparities of perception of green space for health promotion effect on willingness to use a park and actual use provide a better understanding of the psychological factors affecting park use among young residents. The findings also provided some implications for public health policymakers, urban planners and landscape architects in designing parks to encourage visitation by young people.

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“…Within the domain of active recreation, existing literature has identified the importance of parks for adolescents to accumulate PA [ 14 – 16 ]. However, previous research has also indicated that low numbers of adolescents are visiting parks [ 17 , 18 ]. It is therefore important to understand which physical and social park characteristics [ 19 ] may attract adolescents to visit and be physically active in parks.…”

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Differences in park characteristic preferences for visitation and physical activity among adolescents: A latent class analysis

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In order to optimize environmental interventions, the current study aimed to investigate whether there are subgroups with different preferences regarding park characteristics for park visitation and park-based PA among adolescents (12–16 years). Furthermore, we examined whether the identified subgroups differed in socio-demographics, PA behavior, and park use characteristics (e.g. accompaniment to park, usual activities during park visitation, usual transportation to parks). Adolescents (12–16 years) were recruited via randomly selected secondary schools, located in Flanders (Belgium). Class visits were conducted between September and November 2016 and adolescents were asked to complete an online questionnaire. Latent class analyses using Sawtooth Software were used to identify possible subgroups. A final sample of 972 adolescents (mean age 13.3 ± 1.3 years) remained for analyses. Three subgroups of adolescents with similar preferences for park characteristics could be distinguished for both park visitation and park-based PA. Overall, current results indicate that park upkeep was the most important park characteristic for park visitation as well as park-based PA among at risk subgroups (i.e. adolescents with lower overall PA levels, girls, older adolescents,…) followed by the presence of a playground or outdoor fitness equipment. Among the more active adolescents, especially boys visiting the parks together with friends, the presence of a sport field (soccer and basketball) seems to be the best strategy to increase park visitation as well as park-based PA. Current results provide a starting point to advise policy makers and urban planners when designing or renovating parks that investing in good upkeep and maintenance of parks, and the provision of a playground or outdoor fitness equipment might be the best strategy to increase both park visitation and park-based PA among at risk adolescent subgroups.

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Factors related with public open space use among adolescents: a study using GPS and accelerometers

Cited by 38 publications

References 80 publications

Sibling influence on children’s objectively measured physical activity: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Sibling influence on children’s objectively measured physical activity: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Impact of Perception of Green Space for Health Promotion on Willingness to Use Parks and Actual Use among Young Urban Residents

Differences in park characteristic preferences for visitation and physical activity among adolescents: A latent class analysis

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