Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2010
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Source Publication
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Source ISSN
1063-8652
Abstract
Focus-group and photo-voice methodology were used to identify the salient factors of the neighborhood environment that encourage or discourage walking in older, urban African Americans. Twenty-one male (n = 2) and female (n = 19) African Americans age 60 years and older (M = 70 ± 8.7, range = 61–85) were recruited from a large urban senior center. Photographs taken by the participants were used to facilitate focus-group discussions. The most salient factors that emerged included the presence of other people, neighborhood surroundings, and safety from crime, followed by sidewalk and traffic conditions, animals, public walking tracks and trails, and weather. Future walking interventions for older African Americans should include factors that encourage walking, such as the presence of other friendly or active people, attractive or peaceful surroundings, and a sense of safety from crime.
Recommended Citation
Gallagher, N. A.; Gretebeck, Kimberlee A.; Robinson, Jennifer C.; Torres, Elisa R.; Murphy, Susan L.; and Martyn, Kristy K., "Neighborhood Factors Relevant for Walking in Older, Urban, African American Adults" (2010). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 853.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/853
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2010): 99-115. DOI. © 2010 Human Kinetics, Inc. Used with permission.
Kimberlee Gretebeck was affiliated with the University of Michigan at the time of publication.