Abstract SHIGEMATSU, R., JF SALLIS, TL CONWAY, BE SAELENS, LD FRANK, KL CAIN,
JE CHAPMAN, and AC KING. Age Differences in the Relation of Perceived Neighborhood …

Background: Recent research has revealed the importance of neighborhood environment as
a determinant of physical activity. However, evidence among elderly adults is limited. This …

There is a need for greater understanding of how perceptions and objective measures of the
physical environment influence physical activity among seniors. The goal of this study was to …

Purpose This study aimed to examine whether objective built (eg, residential density) and
perceived (eg, aesthetics) environment factors around adults' residence are correlates of …

Background: Concurrent validity of Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS)
items was evaluated with objective measures of the built environment using geographic …

Purpose The physical environment plays an important role in influencing participation in
physical activity, although the specific factors that are correlated with different patterns of …

Background: Recent research highlights the importance of environment as a determinant of
physical activity; however, evidence among Japanese is sparse. The aim of this study was to …

BACKGROUND: Identifying environmental factors that can influence physical activity is a
public health priority. We examined associations of perceived environmental attributes with …

Purpose. To examine associations between children's perceptions of the neighborhood
environment and walking and physical activity. Design. Cross-sectional study of a school …

Background: The concept of walkable neighborhoods is increasingly important in physical
activity research and intervention. However, limited theoretical understanding and …