Publication Date
2013
Publication Details
Norman, G. J, Carlson, J., O'Mara, S., Sallis, J. F, Patrick, K., Frank, L. D & Godbole, SV. (2013). Neighborhood preference, walkability and walking in overweight/obese men. American Journal of Health Behavior,37(2), 277-282. United States of America: P N G Publications. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.37.2.15
Abstract
Objectives: To investigate whether self-selection moderated the effects of walkability on walking in overweight and obese men. Methods: 240 overweight and obese men completed measures on importance of walkability when choosing a neighborhood (selection) and preference for walkable features in general (preference). IPAQ measured walking. A walkbility index was derived from geographic information systems (GIS). Results: Walkability was associated with walking for transportation (p = .027) and neighborhood selection was associated with walking for transportation (p = .002) and total walking (p = .001). Preference was associated with leisure walking (p = .045) and preference moderated the relationship between walkability and total walking (p = .059). Conclusion: Walkability and self-selection are both important to walking behavior.
School/Institute
Institute for Health and Ageing
Document Type
Journal Article
Access Rights
ERA Access