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The subject-environment interplay between runners from different Brazilian macro-regions
Mabliny Thuany1, Paulo Felipe Ribeiro Bandeira2,3, Douglas Vieira4
1Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Frontiers in Psychology
|October 9, 2023
Summary
Environmental factors like public illumination and sidewalks significantly influence Brazilian runners. Understanding these connections is key to promoting physical activity and health in diverse regions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Sports Science
- Network Analysis
Background:
- Understanding the relationship between the environment and physical activity is crucial for public health.
- Previous research has not extensively explored the complex interplay between runner characteristics and their surroundings using network approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the interplay between runners and their environment using a network approach.
- To identify key environmental factors influencing running behavior across different regions of Brazil.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving Brazilian runners from five macro-regions.
- Data collected via electronic questionnaires on individual characteristics and public information on environmental indicators.
- Network analysis was employed to assess associations between runner and environmental variables.
Main Results:
- Public illumination was a key factor in the North and Mid-West regions, while sidewalks were most influential in the Northeast and Southeast.
- Residency in state capitals acted as a central hub in the North, Northeast, and Mid-West regions.
- Pavement and training volume showed higher centrality in the South and Southeast, indicating distinct regional network topologies.
Conclusions:
- Public illumination and sidewalks are critical environmental variables for runners, varying by region.
- Tailored strategies considering regional environmental and socio-cultural contexts are necessary to enhance physical activity and health outcomes in large countries.
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