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N K De Vries - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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interaction between Physical Environment social Environment and child characteristics in determining Physical activity at child care
Health Psychology, 2011Co-Authors: Jessica S Gubbels, Stef P J Kremers, D H H Van Kann, A Stafleu, Math J J M Candel, Pieter C Dagnelie, Carel Thijs, N K De VriesAbstract:Objective: To investigate the association between the child-care Environment and Physical activity of 2- and 3-year-olds. Based on an ecological view of Environmental influences on health behavior, we hypothesized that the social and Physical Environment, as well as child characteristics (age and gender), would show independent and interactive effects on children's Physical activity intensity. Design: Observations of Physical activity intensity were performed among children (N = 175) at 9 Dutch child-care centers. Aspects of the child-care Environment were assessed using the validated Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation (EPAO) Instrument. Multilevel linear regression analyses examined the association of Environment and child characteristics with children's activity intensity. Moderation was tested by including interaction terms in the analyses, with subsequent post hoc analyses for significant interaction terms. Main Outcome Measure: Observed child Physical activity intensity, measured with the Observational System for Recording Physical Activity in Children - Preschool Version. Results: A large proportion of the observed activities were classified as sedentary, while far fewer observations were classified as moderate or vigorous. Activity opportunities in the Physical Environment (assessed using EPAO) and prompts by staff and peers were significantly and positively related to Physical activity intensity, while group size was negatively related to activity intensity. The influence of the Physical Environment was moderated by social Environment (peer group size), while the social Environment in turn interacted with child characteristics (age and gender) in determining activity intensity. Conclusion: Our findings are in line with the ecological perspective regarding Environmental influences on behavior, and stress the importance of incorporating the child-care Environment in efforts to prevent childhood overweight and obesity. © 2010 American Psychological Association.
Catherine T Lawson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Do attributes in the Physical Environment influence children's Physical activity? A review of the literature
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2006Co-Authors: Kirsten Krahnstoever Davison, Catherine T LawsonAbstract:Many youth today are Physically inactive. Recent attention linking the Physical or built Environment to Physical activity in adults suggests an investigation into the relationship between the built Environment and Physical activity in children could guide appropriate intervention strategies. Thirty three quantitative studies that assessed associations between the Physical Environment (perceived or objectively measured) and Physical activity among children (ages 3 to 18-years) and fulfilled selection criteria were reviewed. Findings were categorized and discussed according to three dimensions of the Physical Environment including recreational infrastructure, transport infrastructure, and local conditions. Results across the various studies showed that children's participation in Physical activity is positively associated with publicly provided recreational infrastructure (access to recreational facilities and schools) and transport infrastructure (presence of sidewalks and controlled intersections, access to destinations and public transportation). At the same time, transport infrastructure (number of roads to cross and traffic density/speed) and local conditions (crime, area deprivation) are negatively associated with children's participation in Physical activity. Results highlight links between the Physical Environment and children's Physical activity. Additional research using a transdisciplinary approach and assessing moderating and mediating variables is necessary to appropriately inform policy efforts.
Jessica S Gubbels - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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interaction between Physical Environment social Environment and child characteristics in determining Physical activity at child care
Health Psychology, 2011Co-Authors: Jessica S Gubbels, Stef P J Kremers, D H H Van Kann, A Stafleu, Math J J M Candel, Pieter C Dagnelie, Carel Thijs, N K De VriesAbstract:Objective: To investigate the association between the child-care Environment and Physical activity of 2- and 3-year-olds. Based on an ecological view of Environmental influences on health behavior, we hypothesized that the social and Physical Environment, as well as child characteristics (age and gender), would show independent and interactive effects on children's Physical activity intensity. Design: Observations of Physical activity intensity were performed among children (N = 175) at 9 Dutch child-care centers. Aspects of the child-care Environment were assessed using the validated Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation (EPAO) Instrument. Multilevel linear regression analyses examined the association of Environment and child characteristics with children's activity intensity. Moderation was tested by including interaction terms in the analyses, with subsequent post hoc analyses for significant interaction terms. Main Outcome Measure: Observed child Physical activity intensity, measured with the Observational System for Recording Physical Activity in Children - Preschool Version. Results: A large proportion of the observed activities were classified as sedentary, while far fewer observations were classified as moderate or vigorous. Activity opportunities in the Physical Environment (assessed using EPAO) and prompts by staff and peers were significantly and positively related to Physical activity intensity, while group size was negatively related to activity intensity. The influence of the Physical Environment was moderated by social Environment (peer group size), while the social Environment in turn interacted with child characteristics (age and gender) in determining activity intensity. Conclusion: Our findings are in line with the ecological perspective regarding Environmental influences on behavior, and stress the importance of incorporating the child-care Environment in efforts to prevent childhood overweight and obesity. © 2010 American Psychological Association.
Kirsten Krahnstoever Davison - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Do attributes in the Physical Environment influence children's Physical activity? A review of the literature
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2006Co-Authors: Kirsten Krahnstoever Davison, Catherine T LawsonAbstract:Many youth today are Physically inactive. Recent attention linking the Physical or built Environment to Physical activity in adults suggests an investigation into the relationship between the built Environment and Physical activity in children could guide appropriate intervention strategies. Thirty three quantitative studies that assessed associations between the Physical Environment (perceived or objectively measured) and Physical activity among children (ages 3 to 18-years) and fulfilled selection criteria were reviewed. Findings were categorized and discussed according to three dimensions of the Physical Environment including recreational infrastructure, transport infrastructure, and local conditions. Results across the various studies showed that children's participation in Physical activity is positively associated with publicly provided recreational infrastructure (access to recreational facilities and schools) and transport infrastructure (presence of sidewalks and controlled intersections, access to destinations and public transportation). At the same time, transport infrastructure (number of roads to cross and traffic density/speed) and local conditions (crime, area deprivation) are negatively associated with children's participation in Physical activity. Results highlight links between the Physical Environment and children's Physical activity. Additional research using a transdisciplinary approach and assessing moderating and mediating variables is necessary to appropriately inform policy efforts.
Nur Hafizah Juhari - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Assessment of Physical Environment Elements in Public low-cost Housing
Jurnal Teknologi, 2015Co-Authors: Nurhayati Khair, Nur Hafizah JuhariAbstract:This paper examines an assessments of Physical Environment elements in public low-cost housing focusing amongst occupants in Johor Bahru consists of facilities, spaces and services offered in each housing unit. The data of study was obtained through questionnaire involved a sum of 868 occupants using convenience sampling. The collected data was analyzed using quantitative approaches, including frequency analysis and relative important index (RII). The study reveals that Physical Environment elements were the crucial role in every housing unit. However, safety, security and health, utilities, privacy and location were mainly the highest concern amongst occupants towrads the Physical Environment. In fact, Physical Environment elements plays crucial role in developing occupant’s comfort and satisfaction. Nevertheless, a few Physical elements show least preferable amongst occupant such as temperature and humidity, aesthetic and noise, yet it also need to give much attention in order to form a better quality of Environment.
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Physical Environment FOR POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION IN PUBLIC LOW-COST HOUSING
2012Co-Authors: Nurhayati Khair, A. J. Wilson, Nur Hafizah JuhariAbstract:Public low-cost housing is an initiative that had b een taken by the Malaysian government in placing th e lowincome household and squatters. However, in prepari ng the low-cost house, emphasized should be given t o the quality and comfortable Environmental aspects. Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) is an approach in asses sing building performance. However, this technique was n ot been widely practiced in Malaysia. This paper di scussed the Physical Environment elements of POE in public housing which influences the occupant’s preferences . The element of Physical Environment has been collected from secondary data. Hence, the content analysis wa s used to identify Physical Environment elements of POE. The Physical Environment elements for post occupancy ev aluation in public low-cost housing. The Physical environmen t elements will lead to significant building perfor mance improvement of the existing public low-cost housing and can be used as a key reference and theoretical framework for Local Ministry Housing.
