The influence of neighborhood residential density, physical and social environments on older adults' physical activity: An exploratory study in two metropolitan areas

Chaudhury, Habib; Mahmood, Atiya; Michael, Yvonne L.; Campo, Michael; Hay, Kara

doi:10.1016/j.jaging.2011.07.001

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“…[15][16][17] Associations between density, another land use characteristic, and physical activity are mixed. 18,19 Several studies have reported higher levels of physical activity for transportation among residents of neighborhoods with higher density. 4,5,7,[20][21][22] Associations are less consistent for overall or leisure activity, 5,21,23 and a small number of studies have reported negative associations between density and physical activity for specific population subgroups, 24 or in specific contexts.…”

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Independent and Joint Associations between Multiple Measures of the Built and Social Environment and Physical Activity in a Multi-Ethnic Urban Community

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Physical activity is associated with reduced risk of a number of health outcomes, yet fewer than half of adults in the United States report recommended levels of physical activity. Analyses of structural characteristics of the built environment as correlates of physical activity have yielded mixed results. We examine associations between multiple aspects of urban neighborhood environments and physical activity in order to understand their independent and joint effects, with a focus on the extent to which the condition of the built environment and indicators of the social environment modify associations between structural characteristics and physical activity. We use data from a stratified, multi-stage proportional probability sample of 919 non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic adults in an urban community, observational data from their residential neighborhoods, and census data to examine independent and joint associations of structural characteristics (e.g., street network connectivity), their condition (e.g., sidewalk condition), and social environments (e.g., territoriality) with physical activity. Our findings suggest that sidewalk condition is associated with physical activity, above and beyond structural characteristics of the built environment. Associations between some structural characteristics of the built environment and physical activity were conditional upon street condition, physical deterioration, and the proportion of parks and playgrounds in good condition. We found modest support for the hypothesis that associations between structural characteristics and physical activity are modified by aspects of the social environment. Results presented here point to the value of and need for understanding and addressing the complexity of factors that contribute to the relationships between the built and social environments and physical activity, and in turn, obesity and co-morbidities. Bringing together urban planners, public health practitioners and policy makers to understand and address aspects of urban environment associated with health outcomes is critical to promoting health and health equity.

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“…In terms of the effects of social environment, the role models and neighborhood social cohesion were found to be related to walking time, and peer support would influence older adults' physical activity (Clark and Scott, 2013;Chaudhury et al, 2012).…”

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The Built Environment and the Frequency of Cycling Trips by Urban Elderly: Insights from Zhongshan, China

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As a form of active transport, cycling provides significant health benefits to the elderly. Among voluminous active transport-related literature, few studies have investigated the correlates of the cycling activity of urban elderly. This study explored the effects of individual, household, and built environment attributes on the frequency of cycling trips by urban elderly, with data collected from 33 urban neighborhoods of Zhongshan, China. The negative binomial regression models detect that, all else being equal, living in a neighborhood with a compact urban form and safe cycling environment is strongly connected to more cycling trips by the urban elderly. The models also suggest that attitudes towards cycling or driving and household ownership of bicycles or cars are significantly related to urban elderly's cycling trips. The findings facilitate our understanding of the effects of built environment on cycling activity and provide insights into an effective design of interventions on health promotion of the urban elderly in China.

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“…Both the design of the physical environment and the characteristics of the social environment have been shown to have a major impact on opportunities for active transportation. These factors include high population density, lit roads, proximity to service and shopping, somewhere to sit down and have a rest, and social activities such as group walking (Chaudhury et al, 2012;Day, 2008). Health promotion is one of the Swedish transport policy goals for the environment since a reduction in the quality of life has been suggested to be a consequence of poor health (Regeringens proposition 2008/09:93).…”

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“…Also, walking correlated positively with the experience of safety from crime. Organised walks, opportunities to meet other people and stopping to chat while on a walk, as well as diverse social networks are also essential for older people's mobility (Mollenkopf et al, 2004;Chaudhury et al, 2012).…”

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Everyday Mobility and Travel Activities during the first years of Retirement

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2016

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Mobility is central to living an independent life, to participating in society, and to maintaining well-being in later life. The point of departure in this thesis is that retirement implies changes in time-space use and altered routines, which influence demands and preconditions for mobility in numeorous ways. The aim of this thesis is to explore mobility strategies and changes in mobility upon retirement and how mobility develops during the first years of retirement. A further aim is to provide knowledge of the extent to which newly retired people maintain a desired mobility based on their needs and preconditions. The thesis is empirically based on travel diaries kept by newly retired people, and qualitative interviews with the same persons, and follow-up interviews three and a half years later. The results show that mobility is a way of forming a structure in the new everyday life as retirees by getting out of the house, either just for a walk or to do errands. Many patterns of everyday life remain the same upon retirement, but the informants also merge new responsibilities and seek new social arenas and activities. As a result, the importance of the car have not changed, but it is used for other reasons than before. After leaving paid work, new space-time constraints are created which influences demands for mobility. The study further shows that "third places" become important, especially among those who live alone, as they give an opportunity to being part of a social context and a reason for getting out of the house. The follow-up interviews revealed that declined health changed the preconditions for mobility. Daily walks had to be made shorter, and the car had to be used for most errands to where they previously could walk or cycle. However, mobility can also be maintained despite a serious illness and a long period of rehabilitation.

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The influence of neighborhood residential density, physical and social environments on older adults' physical activity: An exploratory study in two metropolitan areas

Cited by 107 publications

References 22 publications

Independent and Joint Associations between Multiple Measures of the Built and Social Environment and Physical Activity in a Multi-Ethnic Urban Community

Independent and Joint Associations between Multiple Measures of the Built and Social Environment and Physical Activity in a Multi-Ethnic Urban Community

The Built Environment and the Frequency of Cycling Trips by Urban Elderly: Insights from Zhongshan, China

Everyday Mobility and Travel Activities during the first years of Retirement

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