Abstract
In this article, we consider children’s perceptions of their social and physical outdoor environment in relation to their physical activity (PA) behaviour in Scotland, United Kingdom. Drawing from a pilot study, participants included three groups of children aged between ten and twelve of mixed gender (n=15). Visual and verbal representations of their perceived environment were analysed to assess environmental determinants of PA. Results found an absence of suitable play affordances, safety, parental restriction, and environmental aesthetics was a key factor to children spending time outdoors. Strengths and limitations of the study are discussed, as are implications for policy and practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2015 |
| Event | Journal of Youth Studies Conference - Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 30 Apr 2015 → 1 May 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | Journal of Youth Studies Conference |
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| Country | Denmark |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Period | 30/04/15 → 1/05/15 |
Keywords
- physical activity
- child health
- outdoor activities for children
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Heyball, F., Kirk, A., McCrorie, P., Knowles, A-M., & Ellaway, A. (2015). A qualitative study exploring perceived environmental determinants of physical activity behaviour in children. Paper presented at Journal of Youth Studies Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark.