Transport behaviours among older teenagers from semi‐rural New Zealand

Ward, Aimee L.; McGee, Rob; Freeman, Claire; Gendall, Philip; Cameron, Claire

doi:10.1111/1753-6405.12803

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“…Likewise, Watson et al [ 49 ] and Stanley et al [ 50 ] reported that recommended physical activity for school-aged children was not being met, especially for girls, where restrictive school uniform limited physical activity and created an explicit barrier to lunchtime play. Further, in an age of active transport policy, Hopkins et al [ 51 ] found that school uniform style and lack of warmth was a barrier to cycling to school for some female secondary students, and Ward et al [ 52 ] found both garment design and schools’ uniform policy hampered active transport among older teenagers. There are strong indications that uniform garments and policy about which garments can be worn directly impact on students’ physical health outcomes, for female students in particular.…”

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Reviewing School Uniform through a Public Health Lens: Evidence about the Impacts of School Uniform on Education and Health

Reidy

2021

Public Health Rev

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This study uses a public health lens to review evidence about the impacts of wearing a school uniform on students’ health and educational outcomes. It also reviews the underlying rationales for school uniform use, exploring historical reasons for uniform use, as well as how questions of equity, human rights, and the status of children as a vulnerable group are played out in debates over school uniforms. The literature identified indicates that uniforms have no direct impact on academic performance, yet directly impact physical and psychological health. Girls, ethnic and religious minorities, gender-diverse students and poorer students suffer harm disproportionately from poorly designed uniform policies and garments that do not suit their physical and socio-cultural needs. Paradoxically, for some students, uniform creates a barrier to education that it was originally instituted to remedy. The article shows that public health offers a new perspective on and contribution to debates and rationales for school uniform use. This review lays out the research landscape on school uniform and highlights areas for further research.

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Reviewing School Uniform through a Public Health Lens: Evidence about the Impacts of School Uniform on Education and Health

Reidy

2021

Public Health Rev

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“…Studies on active commuting among adolescents aged 16–19 years are sparse [ 30 , 31 , 32 ]. Also, differences in infrastructure, climate and seasonal variations as well as socioeconomic factors influence active commuting worldwide, making comparisons difficult.…”

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Active Commuting and Healthy Behavior among Adolescents in Neighborhoods with Varying Socioeconomic Status: The NESLA Study

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Tillander

Fell

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(1) Background: The World Health Organization recommends active commuting as a source of physical activity. Active commuting is determined by various factors, including the socioeconomic status (SES) of families and neighborhoods, distance to schools, perceived neighborhood safety, lifestyles and availability of walkways and biking paths. This study aimed to assess factors associated with modes of transportation to and from school among adolescents aged 16–19 living in a middle-sized city in Sweden. (2) Method: Three hundred and fourteen students, of whom 55% were females, from schools in the city of Västerås participated in the study. Printed as well as web-based self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data. (3) Results: Adolescents living in high SES neighborhoods were 80% more likely to bike or walk to school (OR = 1.80; CI: 1.01, 3.20) than adolescents living in low SES neighborhoods. Furthermore, active commuting was associated with higher consumption of fruits and vegetables (OR = 1.77; CI: 1.05, 2.97) and less consumption of junk foods (OR = 0.43; CI: 0.26, 0.71), as compared to passive commuting. (4) Conclusions: Active commuting is a cost-effective and sustainable source of regular physical activity and should be encouraged at a societal level.

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“…Active Transportation Provides an Opportunity for Girls to Connect Nature With PA Many reviewed studies emphasized active transportation as a common form of PA that connects adolescent girls to nature. Studies indicated walking and biking as the primary forms of active transportation for girls (Boone-Heinonen et al, 2010;Chillón et al, 2013;Janha et al, 2020;Nelson et al, 2008;Ramírez-Vélez et al, 2017;Thomas, 2015;Ward et al, 2018). One study found that cycling as a form of active transport helped girls incorporate natural environments into their daily routines (Thomas, 2015).…”

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“…Further, studies found that active transportation also resulted in girls feeling more connected to nature, as they could reflect and reconnect with their surroundings and themselves (Janha et al, 2020;Thomas, 2015). Several studies noted that girls associate active transportation with well-being, as they can socialize in natural environments while engaging in PA (Dunton et al, 2010;Kudlacek et al, 2020;Ries et al, 2008;Ward et al, 2018). Additionally, researchers found that having peer support while using active transportation encouraged girls to spend more time in natural environments and facilitated more time for PA (Chillón et al, 2013;Dunton et al, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Reviewed articles discuss genderspecific challenges related to nature and PA. Studies highlighted challenges that can impact adolescent girls' connection with PA and nature, such as school uniforms, skirts, footwear, and cultural pieces, as these items may make it difficult for girls to use active transportation or participate in outdoor activities (Rothe et al, 2010;Ward et al, 2018). Several studies indicated that girls reported prioritizing studying, chores, babysitting, or other jobs as they aged, which led to less time available for PA and exploring natural environments (Janha et al, 2020;Rothe et al, 2010;Tannehill et al, 2015).…”

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Understanding the Relationship Between Nature and Physical Activity in Older Adolescent Girls: A Scoping Review

Macdonald

Stone

Spencer

2022

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Adolescent girls are subjected to gender norms and stereotypes regarding their health and well-being. Research has indicated that women and girls are exposed to unrealistic and unattainable body ideals that affect their relationship with physical activity (PA). In addition, despite suggestions that nature is important for health and well-being, women and girls experience barriers in accessing and connecting with nature due to gender expectations and stereotypes. The purpose of this review is to determine what is known from the existing literature about older adolescent girls’ relationship with nature and PA. This scoping review follows the framework of Arksey and O’Malley. In total, 39 studies were reviewed, and their characteristics were summarized quantitatively and qualitatively. Five themes were identified: (a) Active transportation provides an opportunity for girls to connect PA with nature, (b) Adolescent girls’ navigation of gender norms and barriers while connecting with PA and nature, (c) Perceived safety influences adolescent girls’ relationship with PA and nature, (d) Infrastructure and aesthetics can impact adolescent girls’ connection between PA and nature, and (e) The relationship between PA and nature intersects with girls’ mental well-being. Gaps in the literature are identified and discussed. It is concluded that older adolescent girls’ relationship with nature and PA is influenced by gender norms and perceptions of aspects of their environment, such as safety and aesthetics.

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Transport behaviours among older teenagers from semi‐rural New Zealand

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Reviewing School Uniform through a Public Health Lens: Evidence about the Impacts of School Uniform on Education and Health

Reviewing School Uniform through a Public Health Lens: Evidence about the Impacts of School Uniform on Education and Health

Active Commuting and Healthy Behavior among Adolescents in Neighborhoods with Varying Socioeconomic Status: The NESLA Study

Understanding the Relationship Between Nature and Physical Activity in Older Adolescent Girls: A Scoping Review

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