1Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX, USA
2Armed Forces Services Corporation, 1777 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX, USA
World Journal of Preventive Medicine.
2017,
Vol. 5 No. 1, 33-42
DOI: 10.12691/jpm-5-1-5
Copyright © 2017 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Tao Zhang, Xiangli Gu, Jessica Burgett, Jean Keller, Xiaoxia Zhang. The Role of Built Environments on Children’s Sedentary Behavior: A Social Ecological Perspective.
World Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2017; 5(1):33-42. doi: 10.12691/jpm-5-1-5.
Correspondence to: Tao Zhang, Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX, USA. Email:
Tao.Zhang@unt.eduAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine relevant literature that demonstrates the interactions among built environments and children’s sedentary behaviors from a social ecological perspective. An overview of the existing body of knowledge relating to children’s sedentary behavior will be shared. A social ecological theoretical framework will be used to investigate how built environments in home, school, and neighborhood settings may impact children’ sedentary behaviors. Finally, a synthesis of emerging research and implications for practice along with recommendations will be highlighted to demonstrate how children’s sedentary behaviors can be altered by modifying built environments in home, school, and neighborhood settings.
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