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Environmental correlates of physical activity in youth – a review and update
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Summary: Obesogenic environments are thought to underlie the increased obesity prevalence observed in youth during the past decades. Understanding the environmental factors that are associated with physical activity (PA) in youth is needed to better inform the development of effective intervention strategies attempting to halt the obesity epidemic. We conducted a systematic semi‐quantitative review of 150 studies on environmental correlates of youth PA published in the past 25 years. The ANalysis Grid for Environments Linked to Obesity (ANGELO) framework was used to classify the environmental correlates studied. Most studies retrieved used cross‐sectional designs and subjective measures of environmental factors and PA. Variables of the home and school environments were especially associated with children’s PA. Most consistent positive correlates of PA were father’s PA, time spent outdoors and school PA‐related policies (in children), and support from significant others, mother’s education level, family income, and non‐vocational school attendance (in adolescents). Low crime incidence (in adolescents) was characteristic of the neighbourhood environment associated with higher PA. Convincing evidence of an important role for many other environmental factors was, however, not found. Further research should aim at longitudinal and intervention studies, and use more objective measures of PA and its potential (environmental) determinants.
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“In contrast to these findings, a review of studies published through 2004 concluded that availability or accessibility of physical activity equipment, facilities, and programs was unrelated to physical activity levels in youth.344”
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“When different aspects of safety were evaluated, most studies evaluating traffic safety (eg, related to aspects of road or pedestrian crossings) observed positive relationships with children’s physical activity.”
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“In 2 studies using objective measures of neighborhood crime, significant inverse associations with children’s physical activity were seen.”
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“In the great majority of studies, parental perceptions of overall neighborhood safety were positively associated with children’s physical activity.”
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“For self-reported measures of crime or personal danger, findings were often mixed and nonsignificant.”
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“…(i.e., better access to recreational facilities and schools, and transport infrastructure) and PA have been identified (Davison and Lawson, 2006; Ferreira et al., 2007) there are conflicting evidence and conclusions being drawn about the potential impact of the built environment on young…”
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“This may be explained by the fact that a father’s physical activity is shown to be one of the strongest predictors for physical activity in adolescents, whereas a mother’s physical activity appears less important [85-87].”
BackgroundGross Motor Skills and Cardiometabolic Risk in Children
Burns, R. D., Brusseau, T. A., Fu, Y., & Hannon, J. C. (2016) · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · doi:10.1249/mss.0000000000001147 · Cited by 27
Perceived Versus Actual Distance to Local Physical-Activity Facilities: Does It Really Matter?
Maddison, R., Jiang, Y., Hoorn, S. V., Mhurchú, C. N., Exeter, D. J., & Utter, J. (2010) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.7.3.323 · Cited by 27
Neighborhood Influences on Girls’ Obesity Risk Across the Transition to Adolescence
Hoyt, L. T., Kushi, L. H., Leung, C. W., Nickleach, D. C., Adler, N., Laraia, B. A., Hiatt, R. A., & Yen, I. H. (2014) · Pediatrics · doi:10.1542/peds.2014-1286 · Cited by 26
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Relevance of parental cultural capital for adolescents’ physical exercise and sport activity
Vollmer, J., Lohmann, J., & Gieß-Stüber, P. (2019) · European Journal for Sport and Society · doi:10.1080/16138171.2019.1693146 · Cited by 26
“Specifically, in contrast to other studies (e.g. Ferreira et al., 2007; Sterdt et al., 2014) we did not find a significant relationship between the family economic capital and the adolescents’ PESA.”
BackgroundResultInfluentialLarouche, R., Barnes, J. D., Blanchette, S., Faulkner, G., Riazi, N. A., Trudeau, F., & Tremblay, M. S. (2020) · Pediatric Exercise Science · doi:10.1123/pes.2019-0238 · Cited by 26
Bai, P., Johnson, S. E., Trost, S. G., Lester, L., Nathan, A., & Christian, H. E. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph182211797 · Cited by 39
“However, it is important to note that SES has not been identified as a correlate of preschool children’s physical activity [39,40].”
BackgroundDanis, A., Sidek, S., & Yusof, S. M. (2014) · Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.073 · Cited by 26
“Other studies, however, have found contradictory findings on the association between environmental characteristics and physical activity (Ferreira et al., 2007).”
ResultNaul, R., Schmelt, D., Dreiskaemper, D., Hoffmann, D., & l`Hoir, M. (2012) · Family Practice · doi:10.1093/fampra/cmr097 · Cited by 26
Haerens, L. L., Bourdeaudhuij, I. D., Eiben, G., Lauria, F., Bel, S., Keimer, K. M., Kovács, É., Lasn, H., Regber, S., Shiakou, M., et al. (2010) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.7.2.246 · Cited by 26
“A 3rd review of studies among children between 3 to 12 years old identified father’s physical activity habits, school policies, and time spent outdoors as potential determinants of physical activity in children.(14) The greatest evidence exist for environmental influences on children’s physical activity levels such as…”
BackgroundObesity: From the Agricultural Revolution to the Contemporary Pediatric Epidemic
Lopez, K. N., & Knudson, J. D. (2012) · Congenital Heart Disease · doi:10.1111/j.1747-0803.2011.00618.x · Cited by 26
Specific Types of Family Support and Adolescent Non-School Physical Activity Levels
Morrissey, J. L., Wenthe, P. J., Letuchy, E. M., Levy, S. M., & Janz, K. F. (2012) · Pediatric Exercise Science · doi:10.1123/pes.24.3.333 · Cited by 26
“A recent review of environmental correlates found support from significant others, mother’s education level, family income, school attendance, and low neighborhood crime incidence to be positively associated with adolescent PA levels (12).”
BackgroundMonge-Rojas, R., Garita-Arce, C., Sánchez-López, M., & Colón-Ramos, U. (2009) · Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2008.03.002 · Cited by 25
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Parental and early childhood influences on adolescent obesity: a longitudinal study
Chivers, P., PARKER, H. E., Bulsara, M. K., Beilin, L. J., & Hands, B. P. (2012) · Early Child Development and Care · doi:10.1080/03004430.2012.678590 · Cited by 25
“Others have shown positive associations between educational level and activity level, cardiovascular fitness (Cleland et al., 2009; Ferreira et al., 2007), and negative sedentary behaviours (Hesketh, Crawford, & Salmon, 2006).”
BackgroundLiu, J., Sun, H., Beets, M. W., & Probst, J. C. (2013) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.10.4.470 · Cited by 25
Correlates of habitual physical activity and organized sports in German primary school children
Kobel, S., Kettner, S., Kesztyüs, D., Erkelenz, N., Drenowatz, C. J., & Steinacker, J. M. (2015) · Public Health · doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2014.12.002 · Cited by 25
“There have been several studies and reviews on correlates of youth PA highlighting a relationship of childhood PA and gender, bodymass index, parental PA, school sports participation, time spent outside, family influences and socio-economic status.(16) However, most of the previous research focussed on PA only and was…”
BackgroundDo children's individual correlates of physical activity differ by home setting?
Craggs, C., van Sluijs, E. M. F., Corder, K. L., Panter, J., Jones, A., & Griffin, S. J. (2011) · Health & Place · doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2011.05.013 · Cited by 25
Júnior, J. C. D. F., Florindo, A. A., Santos, M. P., Mota, J. A. P. S., & de Barros, M. V. G. (2014) · Journal of Sports Sciences · doi:10.1080/02640414.2013.873137 · Cited by 25
“Analyses were stratified by sex, since the factors associated with physical activity differ between males and females (Ferreira et al., 2007; Van der Horst et al., 2007).”
BackgroundInfluentialFactors Affecting Physical Activity in Ecuadorian Adolescents: A Focus Group Study
Royen, K. V., Verstraeten, R., Andrade, S., Avilés, A. M. O., Donoso, S., Maes, L., & Kolsteren, P. W. (2014) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.2013-0288 · Cited by 25
Ross, S. E. T., & Francis, L. A. (2016) · International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being · doi:10.3402/qhw.v11.31949 · Cited by 28
“, personal, interpersonal, school, and community), supporting previous studies with other child populations (Ferreira et al., 2007; Gordon-Larsen, McMurray, & Popkin, 2000; Patnode et al., 2010; Sallis, Prochaska, & Taylor, 2000).”
Barbosa, R. D. O., dos Santos, G. C., da Silva, J. M., Silva, T. M. D. S., Dias, P. H. G., Corrêa, R. C., Sasaki, J. E., & Neto, A. S. (2024) · BMC Psychology · doi:10.1186/s40359-024-02055-3 · Cited by 27
“Regarding environmental factors, both social (support of parents and colleagues) and physical environment (accessibility and availability of new practice opportunities) have been pointed as important factors in the acquisition of health-related behaviours in children and adolescents [26].”
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Martins, J., Marques, A., Peralta, M., Palmeira, A. L., & da Costa, F. C. (2017) · Retos · doi:10.47197/retos.v0i31.53505 · Cited by 24
“Parents’ PA levels seem not to be associated with children (Craggs et al., 2011; Ferreira et al., 2006; Sallis et al., 2000; Uijtdewilligen et al., 2011) and adolescents (Craggs et al., 2011; Ferreira et al., 2006; Lubans, 2008; Sallis et al., 2000; Uijtdewilligen et al., 2011) participation in PA.”
BackgroundResultInfluentialMcIntyre, F., PARKER, H. E., Chivers, P., & Hands, B. P. (2017) · Journal of Sports Sciences · doi:10.1080/02640414.2017.1390243 · Cited by 24
Ecological correlates of activity-related behavior typologies among adolescents
Parker, K. E., Salmon, J., Villanueva, K., Mavoa, S., Veitch, J., Brown, H. L., & Timperio, A. F. (2019) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7386-9 · Cited by 24
Dowda, M. C., Saunders, R. P., Colabianchi, N., Dishman, R. K., McIver, K. L., & Pate, R. R. (2020) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.2019-0137 · Cited by 24
Harmon, B. E., Nigg, C. R., Long, C. R., Amato, K., Anwar, Kutchman, E. M., Anthamatten, P. J., Browning, R. C., Brink, L., & Hill, J. O. (2014) · Psychology of sport and exercise · doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.02.001 · Cited by 24
Relationship between the objectively-assessed neighborhood area and activity behavior in Swiss youth
Bringolf‐Isler, B., Kriemler, S., Mäder, U., Dössegger, A., Hofmann, H., Puder, J. J., & Braun‐Fahrländer, C. (2014) · Preventive Medicine Reports · doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2014.09.001 · Cited by 24
“This is important as the decrease of physical activity by age and the higher prevalence of obesity in youth from a lower SES status is a concern (Ferreira et al., 2007).”
BackgroundResultGalán, I., Boix, R., Medrano, M. J., Valverde, P. R., Rivera, F., & Moreno, C. (2013) · Prevention Science · doi:10.1007/s11121-013-0407-5 · Cited by 24
“Regarding the lack of a relationship between the level of non-compliance with the physical activity recommendations and the type of school and school site (urban, rural), our study concurs with the results of available studies, which were unable to determine any associations (Ferreira et al. 2007).”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Ferreira, I., Van Der Horst, K., Wendel‐Vos, W., Kremers, S., Van Lenthe, F. J., & Brug, J.
- Affiliations
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Corresponding author
- Brug, J.
- Venue
- Obesity Reviews
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2006-08-22
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 129-154
- ISSN
- 1467-7881 (ISSN-L)
- 1467-789X
- OpenAlex
- W2068241985
- Cited by
- 993
- References
- 243
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 3.81
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Obesity Reviews (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Research Publications (Maastricht University) (publishedVersion)
- EUR Research Repository (Erasmus University Rotterdam) (submittedVersion)
- Rivm (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) (submittedVersion)
- Research Publications (Maastricht University) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Physical Activity and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Social Sciences › Transportation › Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Keywords
- physical activity, youth, environmental correlates, childhood obesity, adolescents, family environment, school environment, parental physical activity, neighborhood crime, school physical activity policy, social support, household income
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Cross-Sectional Studies, Educational Status, Environment, Family Relations, Humans, Motor Activity, Obesity, Socioeconomic Factors, Global Health, Prevalence
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