Neighborhood Influences

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Jacquelynn Doyon-Martin ◽  
Samantha Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Neighborhood Influences

Neighborhood Influences on Physical Activity in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Multilevel Perspective

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuzhong Li ◽  
K. John Fisher ◽  
Adrian Bauman ◽  
Marcia G. Ory ◽  
Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Neighborhood Influences ◽  
Environment Variables ◽  
Multilevel Perspective

Over the past few years, attention has been drawn to the importance of neighborhood influences on physical activity behavior and the need to consider a multilevel analysis involving not only individual-level variables but also social-and physical-environment variables at the neighborhood level in explaining individual differences in physical activity outcomes. This new paradigm raises a series of issues concerning systems of influence observed at different hierarchical levels (e.g., individuals, neighborhoods) and variables that can be defined at each level. This article reviews research literature and discusses substantive, operational, and statistical issues in studies involving multilevel influences on middle-aged and older adults’ physical activity. To encourage multilevel research, the authors propose a model that focuses attention on multiple levels of influence and the interaction among variables characterizing individuals, among variables characterizing neighborhoods, and across both levels. They conclude that a multilevel perspective is needed to increase understanding of the multiple influences on physical activity.

scholarly journals Neighborhood Influences and BMI in Urban Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 692-708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlesia L. Mathis ◽  
Ronica N. Rooks ◽  
Rima H. Tawk ◽  
Daniel J. Kruger
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Multinomial Regression ◽  
Neighborhood Crime ◽  
Neighborhood Influences ◽  
Perceived Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Very High

Objective: Increases in body weight and declining physical activity that may accompany aging are linked to a range of problems affecting daily life (i.e., decreased mobility and overall quality of life). This study investigates the actual and perceived neighborhood environment on overweight and obese urban older adults. Method: We selected 217 individuals aged 65+ who answered questions about their neighborhood on the 2009 Speak to Your Health survey. Using multinomial regression models and geospatial models, we examined relationships between neighborhood environment and BMI. Results: We found that obese older adults were 63% less likely to have a park within their neighborhood ( p = .04). Our results also show that older adults who perceive their neighborhood crime as very high are 12 times more likely to be overweight ( p = .04). Discussion: Findings suggest that parks may affect BMI in older adults; however, neighborhood perceptions play a greater role.

Keeping Up with the Souzas: Social Influence and Electoral Change in a Weak Party System, Brazil 2002–2006

2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Ames ◽  
Miguel García-Sánchez ◽  
Amy Erica Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Party System ◽  
Presidential Candidate ◽  
Transition Model ◽  
Stability And Change ◽  
Neighborhood Influences ◽  
Evaluative Criteria ◽  
Electoral Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Weak Party

AbstractDespite weak partisanship and considerable political change in the wake of the 2002 election, three-quarters of Brazilian voters supported a presidential candidate in 2006 from the same party they had backed in 2002. This article assesses the factors causing both electoral stability and electoral change with a transition model, a model testing whether the effects of respondents' evaluative criteria depend on their initial vote choices. Social context—personal discussion networks, neighborhood influences, and the interactions of social networks and municipal context—is the major force promoting stability and change, while the impact of partisanship is limited to a small share of voters.

scholarly journals Partner abuse or violence, parenting and neighborhood influences on children's behavioral problems

2010 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 1404-1415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia O'Campo ◽  
Margaret O. Caughy ◽  
Saundra M. Nettles
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Partner Abuse ◽  
Neighborhood Influences
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