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Abstract
This study aimed to systematically identify, map out, and describe geographical information systems (GIS)-based approaches that have been employed to measure children's neighborhood geographies for physical activity behaviors. Forty studies were included, most were conducted in the USA. Heterogeneity in GIS methods and measures was found. The majority of studies estimated children's environments using Euclidean or network buffers ranging from 100 m to 5 km. No singular approach to measuring children's physical activity geographies was identified as optimal. Geographic diversity in studies as well as increased use of measures of actual neighborhood exposure are needed. Improved consistency and transparency in reporting research methods is urgently required.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 102489 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Health & Place |
Volume | 67 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2021 |
MoE publication type | A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review |
Keywords
- geographic information systems
- youth
- activity space
- neighborhood environment
- health geography
- adolescent
- children's geographies
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FREERIDE: Are there free tickets? Children’s independence and equality in mobility and physical activity following a free bus ride -experiment in the cities of Mikkeli and Pieksämäki
Kyttä, M. (Principal investigator)
02/05/2019 → 31/12/2022
Project: Other external funding: Ministry of Education funding
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PLAN-H: Health promoting urban environment PLAN-H
Kyttä, M. (Principal investigator)
01/09/2016 → 31/08/2020
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding