Zainol, R. and Au-Yong, C.P. (2016) What brings youth to recreational parks? Planning Malaysia, 14. pp. 67-80. ISSN 1675-6215, DOI https://doi.org/10.21837/pmjournal.v14.i5.184.
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Locations of recreational parks are said to have a direct influence on youth physical activities. However, there is still a lack of studies on youth activities at recreational parks. Thus, this study examines the relationship between reasons and habit of youth going to recreational parks through a questionnaire survey. Variables that are measured include enjoying the outdoors, use a particular facility at the park, play sports, picnic and general activities, walk or ride a bicycle for exercise and meeting friends. Logistic regression analysis reveals youths are most likely to visit the park for playing sports, walking or riding a bicycle, provided the facilities and amenities are available. Hence, planning, implementation and maintenance of recreational park play a significant role in promoting outdoor activities and active lifestyle among the youth.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Physical activity; Recreational facilities; Habit; Youth; Recreational parks; Logistic regression analysis |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Divisions: | Faculty of the Built Environment |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 16 May 2018 07:21 |
| Last Modified: | 16 May 2018 07:21 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/18702 |
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