A new measurement method of parental perception of child friendliness in neighborhoods to improve neighborhood quality and children's health and well-being

被引:10
作者
Gong, Xiaoli [1 ]
van den Berg, Pauline [2 ]
Arentze, Theo [1 ]
机构
[1] Eindhoven Univ Technol, POB 513, NL-5600 MB Eindhoven, Netherlands
[2] Fontys Univ Appl Sci, NL-5612 MA Eindhoven, Netherlands
关键词
Child-friendly; Parental perception of child friendliness in; neighborhoods; Scale development; Construct validation; Neighborhood; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; INDEPENDENT MOBILITY; BUILT ENVIRONMENT; SAFETY; ASSOCIATIONS; TRAVEL; VALIDITY; CRITERIA; YOUTH;
D O I
10.1016/j.cities.2024.104955
中图分类号
TU98 [区域规划、城乡规划];
学科分类号
0814 ; 082803 ; 0833 ;
摘要
If parents perceive the neighborhood as child friendly, they will allow their children more independent travel and play. Parental perception of child friendliness is therefore an important prerequisite for designing neighborhoods that promote children's health and wellbeing. However, there is currently no comprehensive and practical instrument to measure it. This study develops and empirically validates a measurement instrument for parental perception of child friendliness in neighborhoods. Survey data was collected from 309 parents in the Netherlands. The data was randomly divided into a calibration (n = 155) and a validation sample (n = 154). The factorial validity of parental perception of child friendliness in neighborhoods was examined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The construct validity was tested by using structural equation modelling (SEM) of assumed relationships between parental perception of child friendliness in neighborhoods and variables influencing this perception (antecedents) and children's physical activity (consequence). Overall, the results provided good reliability and validity for the instrument. This instrument does not only offer a practical tool; it also provides practical guidelines for designing child-friendly neighborhoods as perceived by parents. It suggests that measures, such as providing green spaces, care facilities and recreation facilities, can enhance child friendliness of neighborhoods as perceived by parents.
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