The promotion of physical activity and well-being calls for sociological knowledge of the
factors that constrain individual's activities, especially among disadvantaged populations …

Physical activity is an important determinant of health; however, many people do not meet
recommendations for sufficient physical activity. Also, studies have shown large …

We investigated the association between the neighbourhood socioeconomic environment
and physical inactivity, and explored the contribution of neighbourhood characteristics to this …

Background: The “deprivation amplification” hypothesis states that individuals who are
already socially disadvantaged experience a further contextual disadvantage regarding their …

The promotion of the physical activity (PA) of citizens has traditionally focused on improving
spatial accessibility, especially in municipal administrations. However, research evidence …

Recent research in urban planning and public health has drawn attention to the associations
between urban form and physical activity in adults. Because little is known on the urban …

Background People with a low socioeconomic status (SES) are more likely to be physically
inactive than their higher status counterparts, however, the mechanisms underlying this …

Background and aims: A higher proportion of adolescents from lower socioeconomic
position families tend to be less physically active than their counterparts from higher …

Introduction The purpose of this article is to investigate whether and to what degree
participation in physical activity among adolescents is associated with area economic …

Urban–rural disparities in resources, services and facilities not only impact daily living
conditions but also contribute to inequalities in physical activity, which may be associated …