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  • Environmental psychology
  • Public health
  • Urban planning

Background:

  • Previous research has linked environmental features to physical activity.
  • However, adult perceptions of these influences remain understudied.
  • Understanding these perceptions is crucial for promoting active lifestyles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the association between perceptions of neighborhood environmental features and physical activity in adults.
  • To explore how perceived influences and conditions of environmental features relate to physical activity.
  • To identify potential gender differences in perceptions and activity levels.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving interviews with 534 adults (305 women, 229 men) aged 18-91.
  • Self-report data collected on physical activities performed in the neighborhood (sidewalks near home).
  • Assessed perceptions of neighborhood environmental features and their perceived influence and conditions.

Main Results:

  • Women were more likely than men to be physically active in their neighborhoods and perceive features as influential.
  • Perceived influences of environmental features were associated with neighborhood physical activity.
  • Perceptions of the conditions of environmental features were not associated with physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • Adults' perceptions of environmental feature influences are linked to their physical activity levels.
  • Future interventions should consider subjective perceptions alongside objective environmental characteristics.
  • Encouraging physical activity may benefit from addressing how individuals perceive their surroundings.