Abstract
The built environment is important for children's health and development. Qualitative research in four communities in Scotland explored with groups of parents of young children their lay perceptions of their local environment with specific reference to its impact upon their children's health. Valuing most strong supportive communities; good quality public spaces and social housing, parents' key concerns included anti-social behaviour, incivility and a range of locally-specific concerns. As knowledgeable key gatekeepers to children's use of home environments and public spaces, parent's qualitative lay input is important for the development of children's effective use of outdoor spaces and the built environment over the long term. © 2014.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 50-57 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Volume | 28 |
Early online date | 18 Apr 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2014 |
Keywords
- parental perceptions
- children's health
- built environment
- incivility
- physical activity