Playground Design: Contribution to Duration of Stay and Implications for Physical Activity

Cohen, Deborah A.; Talarowski, Meghan; Han, Bing; Williamson, Stephanie; Galfond, Emily; Young, Deborah Rohm; Eng, Sarah; McKenzie, Thomas L.

doi:10.3390/ijerph20054661

Cited by 8 publications

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“…Similarly, fixed-play facilities such as kiddie rides and Chinese chess tables primarily supported sanitary play behaviors. Reflecting on previous research conducted in the US [23,24] and Northern Europe [13,15] this result indicated that the carpet playground, resembling a pavement, and most of the fixed play facilities were associated with low levels of physical activity. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that the slope connecting the two parts of the park sustained a wider variety of strenuous physical activities.…”

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confidence: 60%

Optimizing Urban Children’s Outdoor Play Spaces: Affordances, Supervision, and Design Dynamics

Tang,

Woolley

2023

Sustainability

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This research explores how outdoor spaces play a crucial role in providing urban children with opportunities for physical activity and relaxation, together with the supervision of the children’s outdoor activities, particularly in densely populated areas with limited open spaces. Effective design of such spaces is vital for creating functional recreational areas within urban landscapes. Drawing from ecological perceptual psychology’s theory of affordance, this research examines the positive attributes of environmental affordances, specifically in Beijing’s central area. Using a children’s park as a case study, systematic observations are conducted to understand the park’s potential for diverse play opportunities and facilitating social interactions across age groups. However, the results reveal that the children’s park falls short of realizing its affordances fully, restricting available play opportunities. Specific play activities require distinct spatial arrangements influenced by children’s ages. Maternal supervision significantly affects children’s play experiences. The study also highlights grandparent involvement in overseeing children’s outdoor play, revealing differing supervision styles. In conclusion, while fixed play equipment and rubber carpet ground enhance engagement and safety, realizing the complete potential of children’s outdoor play spaces demands more inclusive design. The research underscores the intricate interplay between environmental affordances, adult supervision patterns, and children’s play experiences, paving the way for further exploration of these dynamic relationships, and contribute to build environmentally and socially sustainable urban environments.

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Optimizing Urban Children’s Outdoor Play Spaces: Affordances, Supervision, and Design Dynamics

Tang,

Woolley

2023

Sustainability

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“…(3) residential status, that is, whether a local resident or a migrant; (4) length of stay; and (5) poverty status [23].…”

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“…(2) moderate vulnerability if it was between 0.5 and 1.0 ha; and (3) high vulnerability if it was 0.5 ha or less [23,24].…”

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Farm Household Vulnerability Due to Land and Forest Fire in Peatland Areas in South Sumatra

Yazid,

Adriani,

Riswani

et al. 2024

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Land and forest fires in peatland areas in Indonesia have a widespread negative impact on surrounding communities. Possible vulnerabilities relate to economic, social, ecological, livelihoods, and environmental vulnerability. This study aimed to assess household vulnerability due to land and forest fires in peatland areas in Ogan Komering Ilir District in South Sumatra and observe changes in peat ecosystems in those areas. The study was conducted in three peatland hydrological units (PHUs)—(1) PHU Sungai Sugihan–Sungai Lumpur; (2) PHU Sungai Sibumbung–Sungai Batok; and (3) PHU Sungai Saleh–Sungai Sugihan—covering 300 households as samples. Primary data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed descriptively. The analysis revealed the following: (1) PHU Sungai Sibumbung–Sungai Batok had the highest score for livelihood vulnerability and climate change but the lowest score for social, economic, and ecological vulnerability; (2) PHU Sungai Saleh–Sungai Sugihan had the highest score for economic and ecological vulnerability but the lowest score for livelihood vulnerability; (3) PHU Sungai Sugihan–Sungai Lumpur had the highest score for social vulnerability but lowest score for climate change vulnerability; and (4) the number of household members, toddlers, and elderly, and all economic indicators except land ownership, contributed relatively similarly to social vulnerability in all PHUs.

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Association Between Park Use and Moderate-to-Vigorous Activity During COVID-19 Years among a Cohort of Low-Income Youth

Han,

Zarr,

Estrada

et al. 2024

J Urban Health

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Playground Design: Contribution to Duration of Stay and Implications for Physical Activity

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

Optimizing Urban Children’s Outdoor Play Spaces: Affordances, Supervision, and Design Dynamics

Optimizing Urban Children’s Outdoor Play Spaces: Affordances, Supervision, and Design Dynamics

Farm Household Vulnerability Due to Land and Forest Fire in Peatland Areas in South Sumatra

Association Between Park Use and Moderate-to-Vigorous Activity During COVID-19 Years among a Cohort of Low-Income Youth

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