This article examined qualitative studies of adolescents' perspectives about the facilitators
and barriers of physical activity, published from 2007 to 2014. A systematic review of 'Web of …

Given that recent literature reviews on physical activity in urban parks deliberately excluded
qualitative findings, we reviewed qualitative research on this topic informed by a published …

Young people− including children and teenagers− are spending less time playing outside in
nature than previous generations. This decrease is problematic, as parks can provide young …

The objective of this systematic review was to provide insight into the specific characteristics
of public open spaces (POS) associated with adolescents' POS visitation and physical …

BACKGROUND: Availability of parks is associated with higher levels of physical activity
among children and adolescents. Few studies examine actual park use and park-based …

Now, and in the future, the majority of the world's population is and will be living in cities.
Thus, efficient urban green spaces (UGS), such as urban parks providing ecosystem …

Perceived safety from crime and objectively-measured crime rates may be associated with
physical inactivity. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to estimate the odds of accumulating …

Purpose To produce a meta-study by completing a systematic review of qualitative research
examining determinants of independent active free play in children. Method Following …

PURPOSE: Although several studies have identified a positive association between
recreational facility availability and physical activity, few have examined facility attributes …

Little is known about what park features adolescents perceive as most important for
encouraging them to visit and be active and social in parks. This study examined the relative …