Neighborhood environmental attributes and adults' sedentary behaviors: Review and research agenda
Journal article
Koohsari, Mohammad, Sugiyama, Takemi, Sahlqvist, Shannon, Mavoa, Suzanne, Hadgraft, Nyssa and Owen, Neville. (2015). Neighborhood environmental attributes and adults' sedentary behaviors: Review and research agenda. Preventive Medicine. 77, pp. 141 - 149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.05.027
Authors | Koohsari, Mohammad, Sugiyama, Takemi, Sahlqvist, Shannon, Mavoa, Suzanne, Hadgraft, Nyssa and Owen, Neville |
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Abstract | Objective: Physical activity recommendations are beginning to address sedentary behaviors – time spent sitting. Environmental and policy initiatives for physical activity might assist in addressing sedentary behaviors, but sedentary-specific innovations may be required. This review synthesizes current evidence on associations of neighborhood environmental attributes with adults' sedentary behaviors. Methods: A search was conducted using three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Transport Research Information Services). Relevant articles were assessed for their eligibility for inclusion (English-language articles with a quantitative examination of associations of neighborhood environmental attributes with adults' sedentary behaviors). Results: Within 17 studies meeting inclusion criteria, associations of environmental attributes with sedentary behaviors were examined in 89 instances. Significant associations were found in 28% (n = 25) of them; however, non-significant associations were found in 56% (n = 50) of these instances. The most consistent association was for lower levels of sedentary behavior among residents of urban compared to regional areas. Conclusions: There is a modest but mixed initial evidence in associations of neighborhood environmental attributes with adults' sedentary behaviors. A research agenda required for this emerging field should include the development of more relevant conceptual models, measuring domain-specific sedentary behavior objectively, examining environments in close vicinity of and a larger area around home, and the use of prospective designs. |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Preventive Medicine |
Journal citation | 77, pp. 141 - 149 |
ISSN | 0091-7435 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.05.027 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84969850443 |
Page range | 141 - 149 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Grant ID | nhmrc/1047453 |
nhmrc/339718 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/899w7/neighborhood-environmental-attributes-and-adults-sedentary-behaviors-review-and-research-agenda
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