| Title: | Different environments and physical activity before and during the COVID-19 lockdown : data from Slovenia |
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| Authors: | ID Žlender, Vita (Author)
ID Gemin, Stefano (Author) |
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| Files: |  PDF - Presentation file, download (2,45 MB)
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  UIRS - Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia
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| Abstract: | The relationship between physical activity and green spaces has been widely researched, but less so when comparing physical activity in different environments. This study investigates the variations in physical activity across six environments (nature, park, urban, home, sportsground and indoor venue) and how it was influenced by lockdown governed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from 1161 participants using an online survey conducted in spring 2021 in Slovenia. The results show that 95.5% of respondents are somewhat physically active, mostly in nature and at home. Respondents found natural shade, trees, secure access to and secure use of green spaces most important, recreational routes most encouraging, and bad smells and crowdedness most discouraging for outdoor physical activity. During the lockdown, 80% of people maintained or increased their physical activity. Regression analysis showed significant differences in preference for green space characteristics and levels of physical activity in different environments. Several sociodemographic and living environment characteristics also appeared significant. Our research findings underline the importance of considering a variety of environments when exploring preferences for physical activity. They also provide scientific evidence and justification for recommendations in planning and policy-making to encourage outdoor physical activity. |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 01.01.2023 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2023 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1- 21 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 12, num. 2 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-21498  |
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| UDC: | 712 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2073-445X |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/land12020282 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 143495427 |
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| Copyright: | ©2023 by the authors |
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| Note: | Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
Opis z dne 28. 2. 2023;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 13.02.2025 |
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| Views: | 569 |
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