Olsen, J. R. , Caryl, F. , Nicholls, N. , Smith, M., McCrorie, P. and Mitchell, R. (2023) Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children’s 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS. Wellbeing, Space and Society, 5, 100174. (doi: 10.1016/j.wss.2023.100174)
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Abstract
There has been a growing interest in policies that encourage local living by promoting accessible and walkable communities, such as the 20-minute neighbourhood concept. Despite the widespread adoption of this policy in cities worldwide, little research has been conducted on the characteristics of children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and their association with time spent locally. This study aimed to explore the features of Scottish children's 20-minute neighbourhoods by analysing an 800-meter road and path network buffer surrounding 687 children's homes. Based on existing literature, the study identified key features associated with children's time spent locally and the 20-minute neighbourhood policy. The study then examined variations in these features by socioeconomic status, urbanicity, and gender. The findings revealed significant inequalities in the presence of health-benefiting (e.g., green spaces, recreational facilities, healthy food outlets) and health-harming (e.g., major roads, unhealthy commodity retailers) environments within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods. Children from more deprived areas had access to more of both types of environments. The study also found that having a school within a 20-minute neighbourhood was associated with an increased amount of time spent locally (IRR 1.62, 95% CI 1.5 to 1.8, p<0.001). The study suggests that the 20-minute neighbourhood policy should extend beyond mere access to local amenities and prioritise creating healthy 20-minute neighbourhoods, particularly in socioeconomically deprived areas. The research highlights the importance of promoting equal access to quality local environments, which can contribute to improved health and well-being outcomes for children.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Olsen, Dr Jonathan and Mccrorie, Dr Paul and Mitchell, Professor Rich and Nicholls, Dr Natalie and Caryl, Dr Fiona |
| Creator Roles: | Olsen, J. R.Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal analysis, Writing – original draft, Funding acquisition Caryl, F.Methodology, Writing – review and editing Nicholls, N.Writing – review and editing McCrorie, P.Data curation, Funding acquisition, Writing – review and editing Mitchell, R.Funding acquisition, Writing – review and editing |
| Authors: | Olsen, J. R., Caryl, F., Nicholls, N., Smith, M., McCrorie, P., and Mitchell, R. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
| Journal Name: | Wellbeing, Space and Society |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 2666-5581 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2666-5581 |
| Published Online: | 10 September 2023 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2023 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Wellbeing, Space and Society 5:100174 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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