Physical activity areas in urban parks and their use by the elderly from two cities in China and Germany

Duan, Yanping; Wagner, Petra; Zhang, Ru; Wulff, Hagen; Brehm, Walter

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.06.009

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“…In addition, PA in the elderly is encouraged if the park is within close proximity or accessible distance of their residence or home. These aspects could also be shown in the associated observa-tional study [27]. The elderly's energy expenditure was also positively related to city, which in our study stands for different geographical locations with different urban areas [28].…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Therefore, it is possible to compare the findings of two cities with different urban areas in different countries. These comparisons revealed significant differences about park users and park characteristics, especially in addition with a direct observation [27]. However, study limitations also need to be acknowledged.…”

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“…Additionally, in Hong Kong, parks probably play a more significant role in providing an attractive environment for elderly to participate in PA. In Leipzig, parks are possible perceived more as a place to relax or walk instead of a place to do exercise and be vigorously active [27]. To attract the park areas for PA of elderly and to promote the PA engagement of elderly these results of different associations of perceived park features and perceived park time distance with PBPA of elderly should be considered by park planners and policy makers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, sample-specific variations in the findings on PBPA of elderly and their psychosocial and environmental characteristics can be identified using data from different geographical regions with different urban conditions (e.g. built environment, population density) [27,28].…”

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Association of psychosocial and perceived environmental factors with park-based physical activity among elderly in two cities in China and Germany

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Background: Urban parks play an important role in promoting physical activity (PA) among adults and especially among older city residents. According to the socioecological approach the association of physical environments and psychosocial factors in the context of park-based PA of elderly have not been systematically examined until now, let alone the relevance of the city (urban area) on a cross-cultural level. This study investigated selected aspects of (1) the association of psychosocial and park environmental factors with park-based physical activity (PBPA) of older people; and (2) the moderating effect of city on the association of these factors with PBPA. Methods: A face-to-face survey was conducted of a mixed-culture sample from different urban surroundings in Hong Kong (HK) and Leipzig (L). In six parks of each city physically active elderly (> = 60 years; HK: n = 306; L: n = 311) were recruited. Multiple linear regressions were used to analyse the association between psychosocial factors and perceived environmental factors with PBPA and the moderating effect of city. Results: Controlled for demographic variables, all other psychosocial factors were significantly related to PBPA, except social support. In terms of environmental factors, PBPA was positively associated with safety, attractiveness, features and negatively associated with park time distance. Controlled for demographic variables, psychosocial and environmental factors, the moderating effect of city on the associations of park features and park time distance with PBPA was not significant in HK. In contrast, there was a significant positive relationship for park features and a negative relationship for park time distance with PBPA in L. Conclusions: Psychosocial and perceived environmental factors significantly influence PBPA of older people. City moderates the associations of these factors and independently contributes to park-based PA of the elderly. The different interactions of environmental factors and urban area for PBPA of elderly can support policy makers on the municipal level in choosing adequate strategies for promoting PA of older people in parks.

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“…The results showed that the factors, which influence the elderly's thermal perceptions, varied in the winter and summer, and there was a significant association between thermal acceptability and satisfaction with open spaces. Yanping Duan et al [17] investigated physical activity (PA) areas in parks and their use by the elderly in a Chinese (Hong Kong) and a German (Leipzig) city. Results demonstrated that trails were the most often used PA areas by the elderly, where the elderly walk (in both cities) or cycle (only in L).…”

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Aging-Suitability of Urban Waterfront Open Spaces in Gongchen Bridge Section of the Grand Canal

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Aging has become a worldwide issue in the 21st century. China became an aging society in 1999, and home-based care is now the main mode of care for the elderly. Present research on the aging-suitability of spaces mainly focuses on the interior and exterior environmental conditions of the home, ignoring public open spaces at the regional and urban levels, with a specific lack of research on waterfront open spaces, which is an important type of public open space in Jiangnan Watertown. The study used the example of the waterfront space of the Hangzhou Gongchen Bridge section of the Grand Canal, the longest artificial canal in the world, to analyze the aging-suitability of waterfront open spaces. Firstly, in this section, the activity characteristics of the elderly were surveyed through observation and semi-structured interviews, then the subjective satisfaction of the elderly with the waterfront spaces was investigated. Through correlation and principal component analysis, five common factors affecting the satisfaction of the elderly were obtained: environment, function, transportation, social culture, and vision. Finally, some design suggestions suitable for the elderly were proposed for three aspects: environment, function, and transportation, which are the most important factors affecting the overall subjective satisfaction of the elderly with the waterfront open space. This study provided a reference for the design and planning of aging-friendly waterfront open spaces, which would improve the aging-suitability of urban open spaces, increasing social participation, and enhancing the quality of life of the elderly. It is of profound significance to build a senior-friendly city and deal with the increasingly severe aging problem.

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Outdoor Green Spaces and Active Ageing from the Perspective of Environmental Gerontology

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Physical activity areas in urban parks and their use by the elderly from two cities in China and Germany

Cited by 73 publications

References 28 publications

Association of psychosocial and perceived environmental factors with park-based physical activity among elderly in two cities in China and Germany

Association of psychosocial and perceived environmental factors with park-based physical activity among elderly in two cities in China and Germany

Aging-Suitability of Urban Waterfront Open Spaces in Gongchen Bridge Section of the Grand Canal

Outdoor Green Spaces and Active Ageing from the Perspective of Environmental Gerontology

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