Dog-walking in dense compact areas: The role of neighbourhood built environment
Journal article
Koohsari, Mohammad Javad, Nakaya, Tomoki, McCormack, Gavin R., Shibata, Ai, Ishii, Kaori, Yasunaga, Akitomo, Liao, Yung and Oka, Koichiro. (2020). Dog-walking in dense compact areas: The role of neighbourhood built environment. Health and Place. 61, pp. 1 - 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102242
Authors | Koohsari, Mohammad Javad, Nakaya, Tomoki, McCormack, Gavin R., Shibata, Ai, Ishii, Kaori, Yasunaga, Akitomo, Liao, Yung and Oka, Koichiro |
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Abstract | There is a dearth of evidence about how high-density living may influence dog-walking behaviour. We examined associations between neighbourhood built environment attributes and dog-ownership and dog-walking behaviour in Japan. Data from 1058 participants were used. The dog-ownership was 18.8%. All neighbourhood built attributes (excluding availability of parks) were negatively associated with dog-ownership. Among dog-owners, these same attributes were positively associated with any dog-walking in a usual week and with achieving 150-min per week of physical activity through dog-walking alone. These findings provided evidence on the importance of neighbourhood built environment attributes on dog-ownership and dog-walking behaviour in dense and compact areas. The urban design and public health implication of these findings is that the built environment attributes in high-density living areas may have different impacts on dog-ownership and dog-walking: while living in a walkable neighbourhood may not be conducive to dog-ownership, it may support dog-walking in such areas. Programs targeting dog-owners in high-density areas might be needed to encourage them to walk their dogs more. If successful, these programs could contribute to higher physical activity levels among dog-owners. |
Keywords | urban design; physical activity; ultra-dense environment; animal-human health; urban form; pets |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Journal citation | 61, pp. 1 - 5 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
ISSN | 1353-8292 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102242 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85075927558 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 1 - 5 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Publisher's version | License |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89yv1/dog-walking-in-dense-compact-areas-the-role-of-neighbourhood-built-environment
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