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Crime prevention and active living.

Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris¹, John E Eck

¹Department of Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles, 3250 Public Policy Building, Box 951656, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. Sideris@ucla.edu

American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP

|May 1, 2007

Summary

Crime can hinder active living by influencing physical activity. This study presents a theoretical model to understand how crime, fear of crime, and situational factors impact exercise behaviors, moderated by various personal and environmental elements.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Criminology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Crime and disorder are significant societal issues.
Understanding factors influencing physical activity is crucial for public health.
The link between crime and reduced physical activity requires theoretical exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if crime acts as a barrier to active living.
To develop a theoretical model explaining the relationship between crime and physical activity.
To identify key components and moderating factors in this relationship.

Main Methods:

Introduction of a theoretical model.
Identification of core components: situational characteristics, crime/disorder, fear of crime/disorder, and physical activity.
Consideration of moderating psychological, demographic, and environmental factors.

Main Results:

A theoretical framework is proposed to link crime and physical activity.
The model outlines how crime and fear of crime can negatively impact active living.
Research questions are derived from the model to guide future empirical studies.

Conclusions:

Crime and fear of crime are potential barriers to physical activity.
The proposed model provides a foundation for understanding and addressing this issue.
Further research is needed to empirically test the model and its components.