OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the correspondence between measures of physical
activity facilities obtained through self-report and objective audits; and identified the socio …

BACKGROUND: Perceptions of the environment and physical activity have been associated
using survey methods, yet little is known about the validity of environmental surveys. In this …

Background: Promoting physical activity is a public health priority, and changes in the
environmental contexts of adults' activity choices are believed to be crucial. However, of the …

BACKGROUND: Substantial research has been done on the relationship of physical
environments to active living, much of it using observational measures of physical …

Background: Neighborhood environmental supports for physical activity are assessed via
telephone surveys (perceived) and environmental audits (observed), but the …

Physical activity is usually done in specific types of places, referred to as physical activity
environments. These often include parks, trails, fitness centers, schools, and streets. In …

Purpose Few studies have explored how relationships of perceived environment and
physical activity vary across different activity domains and populations. This question was …

A number of review studies document associations between the perceived and objectively
measured neighborhood environment and physical activity. However, current evidence does …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An erratum for this article was reported in Vol 27 (2) of Health
Psychology (see record 2008-12766-001). One result in Table 2 was misinterpreted in the …

Lack of physical activity among American adults is a serious public health concern. Many
factors influence activity levels, and most research has focused on either individual factors …