Associations of public open space attributes with active and sedentary behaviors in dense urban areas: A systematic review of observational studies

M Motomura, MJ Koohsari, CY Lin, K Ishii, A Shibata… - Health & place, 2022 - Elsevier
In the context of rapid urbanization, public open spaces in dense urban areas are critical
built environment elements to support active lifestyles. Several reviews have explored the …

Children and urban green infrastructure in the digital age: A systematic literature review

S Yin, D Kasraian, P van Wesemael - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the digital age, time spent outdoor in green areas is significantly decreasing for children
living in cities. With the advent of digital technology, a series of digital tools are gradually …

Important park features for encouraging park visitation, physical activity and social interaction among adolescents: A conjoint analysis

E Rivera, A Timperio, VHY Loh, B Deforche, J Veitch - Health & Place, 2021 - Elsevier
Little is known about what park features adolescents perceive as most important for
encouraging them to visit and be active and social in parks. This study examined the relative …

Developing and testing a protocol to systematically assess social interaction with urban outdoor environment

S Chen, O Sleipness, K Christensen, B Yang… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Social interaction is significant for individuals' mental and psychological well-being in
communities. With the growing demand for outdoor activities in urban settings under the …

[HTML][HTML] Physical activity through place attachment: Understanding perceptions of children and adolescents on urban places by using photovoice and walking …

DA Scheller, K Sterr, A Humpe, F Mess, J Bachner - Health & Place, 2024 - Elsevier
Public urban places and their environmental characteristics impact youth's physical activity
(PA) through perceptions. The objective of this study was to use a qualitative participatory …

Exploring associations between social interaction and urban park attributes: Design guideline for both overall and separate park quality enhancement

S Chen, O Sleipness, K Christensen, B Yang, K Park… - Cities, 2024 - Elsevier
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, social interaction in parks became important outdoor activity
for urban residents to mitigate social isolation and achieve mental health benefits …

Connecting urban green spaces with children: A scientometric analysis using CiteSpace

Y Niu, M Adam, H Hussein - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the interaction between urban green spaces (UGS) and children has been a
popular direction in research on child-friendly cities. Keeping up with emerging trends and …

Understanding children's preference for park features that encourage physical activity: An adaptive choice based conjoint analysis

J Veitch, K Ball, E Rivera, V Loh, B Deforche… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Parks are a key setting for physical activity for children. However, little is known
about which park features children prefer and which features are most likely to encourage …

Park and neighbourhood environmental characteristics associated with park-based physical activity among children in a high-density city

R Zhang, CQ Zhang, PC Lai, MP Kwan - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2022 - Elsevier
Constructing and renovating urban parks is an effective strategy for high-density cities to
satisfy residents' needs for recreation in nature. Using Hong Kong as an example of a high …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants influencing the accessibility and use of urban green spaces: A review of empirical evidence

AE Terefe, Y Hou - City and Environment Interactions, 2024 - Elsevier
The accessibility and utilization of Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) play a crucial role in
enhancing the health benefits and overall quality of life for urban residents. However, it is …