Hayball, F. Z.L. and Pawlowski, C. S. (2018) Using participatory approaches with children to better understand their physical activity behaviour. Health Education Journal, 77(5), pp. 542-554. (doi: 10.1177/0017896918759567) (PMID:30166649) (PMCID:PMC6094501)
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Abstract
Aims and objectives: The importance of childhood physical activity is widely recognised. Helping children to articulate their opinions is a crucial factor in improving their health and well-being, yet the field is predominantly focused on adult-led quantitative methods and lacks deeper understanding from a child perspective. Methods: This paper draws on experiences from a Danish study in which children depicted their physical activity behaviour in go-along group interviews in schoolyards (n = 111), and a Scottish study in which children photographed or drew meaningful places and discussed physical activity in these places (n = 25). Results: The benefits and challenges associated with using participatory methods to understand how children perceive the environment in relation to their physical activity behaviour are described. Conclusion: Findings contribute to the literature by suggesting that participatory approaches are valuable in capturing children’s perceptions of physical activity behaviour in outdoor environments.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hayball, Felicity |
| Authors: | Hayball, F. Z.L., and Pawlowski, C. S. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Social Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Health Education Journal |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| ISSN: | 0017-8969 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1748-8176 |
| Published Online: | 02 April 2018 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Health Education Journal 77(5): 542-554 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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