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Public open space characteristics influencing adolescents' use and physical activity: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative studies
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posted on 2018-05-01, 00:00 authored by Linde Van Hecke, Ariane Ghekiere, Jenny VeitchJenny Veitch, Delfien Van Dyck, Jelle Van Cauwenberg, Peter Clarys, Benedicte DeforcheThe objective of this systematic review was to provide insight into the specific characteristics of public open spaces (POS) associated with adolescents' POS visitation and physical activity (PA). Qualitative research suggests many characteristics to be associated with POS visitation and PA. Quantitative evidence confirmed a positive association between presence of trails, playgrounds and specific types of sports fields (e.g. basketball) with POS visitation and PA, whereas safety and aesthetics seemed subordinate. Suggestions for future research, as well as some methodological recommendations are provided.
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Health and placeVolume
51Pagination
158 - 173Publisher
ElsevierLocation
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPublisher DOI
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1353-8292eISSN
1873-2054Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
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