Using participatory GIS to measure physical activity and urban park benefits
G Brown, MF Schebella, D Weber - Landscape and urban planning, 2014 - Elsevier
Previous urban park research has used self-reported surveys and physical activity logs to
examine associations between physical activity and park features, size, and distance to …
examine associations between physical activity and park features, size, and distance to …
[HTML][HTML] Gender as a factor differentiating the perceptions of safety in urban parks
The objective of this study was to investigate how gender differentiates the perception of
safety in urban parks. Gender was recognized in relation to selected, most important factors …
safety in urban parks. Gender was recognized in relation to selected, most important factors …
Exploring the urban park use, preference and behaviours among the residents of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
M Sreetheran - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2017 - Elsevier
The understanding of cross-cultural upon park usage is vital to be enhanced among public
since findings that been discovered in the Western context are not own any similarities with …
since findings that been discovered in the Western context are not own any similarities with …
Public open space and walking: the role of proximity, perceptual qualities of the surrounding built environment, and street configuration
This study examined how proximity and attractiveness of public open spaces (POSs),
perceptions of the surrounding built environment, and street configuration were associated …
perceptions of the surrounding built environment, and street configuration were associated …
Fear of crime in urban parks–What the residents of Kuala Lumpur have to say?
S Maruthaveeran, CK Van den Bosh - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2015 - Elsevier
This study was conducted to determine the attributes which evoke 'fear of crime'and to
determine the defensive behaviour among the urban park users. Findings are based on …
determine the defensive behaviour among the urban park users. Findings are based on …
The effectiveness of interventions to increase participation and physical activities in parks: a systematic review of the literature
Although a variety of interventions in many countries have been developed to increase park
use and to improve public participation in physical activities in parks, knowledge of their …
use and to improve public participation in physical activities in parks, knowledge of their …
Constraints to women's participation in sports: A study of participation of Pakistani female students in physical activities
R Laar, J Zhang, T Yu, H Qi… - International journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Historically, women's participation in activities outside of the home, such as in sport, has
been discouraged due to several reasons. This article aims to explore the barriers to women …
been discouraged due to several reasons. This article aims to explore the barriers to women …
Unleashing physical activity: an observational study of park use, dog walking, and physical activity
Background: Walking has been identified as a low resourced yet effective means of
achieving physical activity levels required for optimal health. From studies conducted around …
achieving physical activity levels required for optimal health. From studies conducted around …
Exploring Internet addiction academic procrastination and general procrastination among Pre Service ICT teachers
ST Tokel - 2014 - open.metu.edu.tr
Internet addiction is regarded to be as a psychological issue with potential sociological
effects. Considering this reality in mind, the purpose of this research is to investigate the …
effects. Considering this reality in mind, the purpose of this research is to investigate the …
Exploring attitudes, perceived norms, and personal agency: Insights into theory-based messages to encourage park-based physical activity in low-income urban …
L Groshong, SAW Stanis… - … of Physical Activity …, 2017 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Public parks hold promise for promoting population-level PA, but studies show
a significant portion of park use is sedentary. Past research has documented the …
a significant portion of park use is sedentary. Past research has documented the …