Determinants of Physical Activity Practices in Metropolitan Context: The Case of Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal
| Autor: | Pedro Franco, Ana Louro, Eduarda Marques da Costa |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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media_common.quotation_subject Geography Planning and Development physical activity TJ807-830 Context (language use) urbanization Management Monitoring Policy and Law Destinations Family typology TD194-195 Renewable energy sources Quality of life (healthcare) Promotion (rank) Daily life Urbanization Perception health determinants family typology Self-perceptions GE1-350 Socioeconomics media_common Environmental effects of industries and plants Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment Physical activity daily life Metropolitan area Environmental sciences Geography self-perceptions Lisbon Metropolitan Area Health determinants |
| Zdroj: | Sustainability, Vol 13, Iss 10104, p 10104 (2021) Sustainability; Volume 13; Issue 18; Pages: 10104 Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP) instacron:RCAAP |
| ISSN: | 2071-1050 |
| Popis: | Physical activity is an important health determinant for people’s quality of life and well-being. This study intends to (1) identify how the practice of physical activity fits into families’ daily lives; and (2) verify to what extent the practice of physical activity is influenced by the urban model, family composition, and family perceptions. A survey was applied to 410 families (corresponding to 1006 individuals) in Lisbon Metropolitan Area (LMA), Portugal, focusing on different physical activities—gym, swimming, walking/trekking/hiking, and cycling. Results are based on descriptive and bivariate data analysis and show the existence of asymmetries in the practice of physical activity in LMA. The urban context impacts the choice and frequency of physical activity practices. The typology of family and age proved to be more differentiating factors than income, being reinforced by daily lives (e.g., daily movements, transport modes, etc.). Positive self-perceptions of quality of life and health levels are also conducive to more active practices, contrary to negative perceptions of the neighborhood that are related to practices in peripheral destinations. Conclusions highlight the need for differentiated measures of physical activity promotion according to the territories and communities’ characteristics in a multilevel approach. |
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