%0 Journal Article
%T Factors influencing children¡¯s use of urban green spaces
%A Dicle Oguz
%A Isil Kaymaz
%A Ozlem Candan Cengiz-Hergul
%J Indoor and Built Environment
%@ 1423-0070
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1420326X17705943
%X The purpose of this study was to investigate patterns and factors related to 6- to 12-year-old children¡¯s and their parents¡¯ green space use behaviours in £¿ayyolu neighbourhood of Ankara, Turkey. Data were collected through draw and write surveys and questionnaire surveys at selected schools, and direct observations in eight parks in the neighbourhood. A total of 418 children and 383 of their parents participated in the surveys. In all, 498 recordings were made during on-site observations. Findings suggest that there is an interaction between park visiting patterns of parents and their children. Taking children to parks was a major motivation for ¨C particularly female (p£¿<£¿0.05) ¨C parents to go outdoors. Most children (75%) used only gardens of their houses or housing complexes. There was a positive association between parents¡¯ and children¡¯s duration of visit (p£¿=£¿0.00). Principal component analysis revealed three factors (52% of the total variance) effecting parents¡¯ influence on their children¡¯s use of green spaces; benefits of spending time outdoors, safety concerns and design characteristics. Results indicate that environmental design is not solely a factor in use of green spaces; understanding and promoting children¡¯s use of green spaces should involve a holistic approach that includes social, cultural and physical aspects of the environment
%K Green spaces
%K Urban parks
%K Children
%K Environmental design
%K Physical activity
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1420326X17705943