Open AccessAttitudes, social support and environmental perceptions as predictors of active commuting behaviour in school children
Author(s) -
Jenna Panter,
Andy Jones,
Esther M. F. van Sluijs,
Simon J. Griffin
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of epidemiology and community health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.692
H-Index - 170
eISSN - 1470-2738
pISSN - 0143-005X
DOI - 10.1136/jech.2009.086918
Subject(s) - neighbourhood (mathematics) , perception , walkability , medicine , social support , active living , level design , human factors and ergonomics , cross sectional study , environmental health , poison control , social psychology , psychology , physical activity , mathematical analysis , mathematics , neuroscience , computer science , pathology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , human–computer interaction , game design
Environmental perceptions appear to play a role in determining behaviour in children, although their influence on active commuting remains unclear. This study examines whether attitudes, social support and environmental perceptions are associated with active commuting behaviour in school children and whether these associations are moderated by the distance to school.