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Urban Adolescents' Perceptions of their Neighborhood Physical Activity Environments
Slater, S. F., Marian, & Floyd, M. F. (2013). Urban Adolescents' Perceptions of their Neighborhood Physical Activity Environments. Leisure Sciences, 35(2), 167-183.
Reduced physical activity is particularly pronounced among lower income individuals and racial/ethnic minorities, and may be related to unsupportive neighborhood environments for physical activity. The purpose of this research was to conduct focus groups with low-income urban Black and Latino adolescents to identify whether these adolescents were physically active, in what settings, and what features of the settings were important for encouraging their physical activity. Results suggest potential gender differences, but little difference across race/ethnicity. Results can inform the development of a park/physical activity setting characteristics survey to help improve conditions of parks.
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