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Park design for adolescents: Implications for physical activity and social connectedness

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posted on 2024-11-01, 03:45 authored by Elise Danielle Rivera
This thesis sought to explore how parks can maximise adolescents' physical activity and social interaction. Findings showed limited evidence for associations between park visitation and active use with adolescents' social connectedness. Results highlighted specific park features that were critical for influencing adolescents' visitation, physical activity, and social interaction in parks.<p></p>

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eng

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All rights reserved

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Jenny Veitch

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258 p.

Degree type

Doctorate

Degree name

Ph.D.

Thesis faculty

Faculty of Health

Thesis school

School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

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