Using participatory GIS to measure physical activity and urban park benefits

被引:230
作者
Brown, Greg [1 ,2 ]
Schebella, Morgan Faith [3 ]
Weber, Delene [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Geog Planning & Environm Management, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
[2] Univ S Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
[3] Univ S Australia, Sch Nat & Built Environm, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
[4] Univ S Australia, Barbara Hardy Inst, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
关键词
Urban parks; Physical activity; Benefits; Participatory; GIS; PPGIS; GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION-SYSTEMS; GREEN SPACE; DISTANCE; ASSOCIATION; FEATURES; WALKING; SIZE;
D O I
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2013.09.006
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
Previous urban park research has used self-reported surveys and physical activity logs to examine associations between physical activity and park features, size, and distance to participants' homes. In this study, we used participatory geographic information systems (GIS) methods to explore potential correlates of physical activity and other health benefits in urban parks. Using an internet-based public participation geographic information system (PPGIS) system, study participants identified the spatial locations where they engaged in various types of physical activity and where they received other park benefits environmental, social, and psychological health benefits. Using an urban park typology, we found that different urban park types provide different opportunities for physical activity with linear parks providing the greatest overall physical benefit while other park types provided important non-physical community benefits. Distance to park was not a significant predictor of physical activity but park size was correlated with physical activity and other park benefits. We discuss the strengths and limitations of using PPGIS methods for understanding the benefits of urban park systems. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:34 / 44
页数:11
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