NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
ERIC Number: EJ1139994
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1932-5037
EISSN: N/A
Associations between the Physical, Sociocultural, and Safety Environments and Active Transportation to School
Ross, Allison; Rodríguez, Ariel; Searle, Mark
American Journal of Health Education, v48 n3 p198-209 2017
Background: Understanding why youth actively transport to school (ATS) has important health, programming, and policy implications. A growing body of research has revealed that there are common factors that influence this behavior. Collectively, these influences can be categorized into 3 domains: the physical environment (PE), sociocultural environment (SCE), and safety environment (SE). Purpose: Although researchers largely agree that these constructs affect ATS, it is not clearly understood how they may interact and to what degree they may influence ATS behavior. Methods: A logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the influence of PE, SCE, and SE on the odds of walking or biking to school. Results: Both PE and SCE were directly associated with active travel, and the SE had an indirect effect. Discussion: A combination of elements from the PE and SCE significantly impacted the odds of using ATS. The impact of SE was significant enough to alter the direct influence of factors within both PE and SCE on the decision to walk or bike. Translation to Health Education Practice: Findings suggest that programming efforts and research should focus on perceptions of safety as a link to overcoming commonly cited barriers.
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Arizona (Phoenix)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A