scholarly journals Considerations in Representing Human Individuals in Social-Ecological Models

2014 ◽  
pp. 137-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Manfredo ◽  
Tara L. Teel ◽  
Michael C. Gavin ◽  
David Fulton
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Models ◽  
Social Ecological

scholarly journals Individual socioeconomic and neighborhood factors predict changes in sports activity during the transition to retirement

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothee Jürgens ◽  
Benjamin Schüz
Keyword(s):  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Ecological Models ◽  
Occupational Prestige ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Neighborhood Factors ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Transition To Retirement ◽  
Potential Interactions

Abstract Background There are substantial socioeconomic status (SES) differences in sports activity (SA) during the transition to retirement. In line with social-ecological models, the aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the association of perceptions of social and physical neighborhood factors with changes in SA across the retirement transition and to examine potential interactions with SES factors. Methods Data from 6 waves of the German Ageing Survey (DEAS) provided 710 participants (at baseline: mean age 61.1, 52.9% of men) who retired between baseline (1996, 2002, 2008, 2011) and their 6-year follow-up assessment. Associations between changes in SA (increases and decreases compared to retaining) and individual SES and neighborhood factors were estimated using multinomial logistic regression analysis. Results Increases were observed in 18.45% of participants, decreases in 10%. Occupational prestige was a risk factor for decreases, education a resource for increases in SA. Interactions between household income and several neighborhood factors were observed. Conclusions In line with social-ecological models, individual, neighborhood factors and interacting associations were found. In particular safety perceptions could be a resource for promotion SA in older adults who experience disadvantage.

Describing Human Decisions in Agent-Based Social-Ecological Models - ODD+D an Extension of the ODD Protocol

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgit Müller ◽  
Friedrich Angermueller ◽  
Romina Drees ◽  
Gunnar Dressler ◽  
Jürgen Groeneveld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Models ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Social Ecological

Associations Between the Residential Environment and Physical Activity in German College Students and the Role of Self-Efficacy as a Mediator

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Baar ◽  
Matthias Romppel ◽  
Ulrike Igel ◽  
Elmar Brähler ◽  
Gesine Grande
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Environmental Influences ◽  
Residential Environment ◽  
Ecological Models ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Intense Physical Activity

Social-ecological models suggest that influences on physical activity should be examined on multiple levels, but most of the empirical studies in this area have investigated the different levels separately. To integrate the different levels, we examined self-efficacy with respect to physical exercise as a mediator of the relation between environmental characteristics and physical activity. In a cross-sectional German study, 1,292 college students completed a questionnaire that included measures of their perceived residential environment, self-efficacy, and physical activity. Structural equation modeling was used to assess direct and indirect effects on physical activity. The cycling and walking network was directly positively associated with moderately intense physical activity. The network and trust in neighbors were indirectly positively associated with both moderately and vigorously intense physical activity mediated by self-efficacy. Our results support the importance of environmental influences on physical activity and emphasize the need to consider different levels of social-ecological models. It is likely that the environment stimulates residents’ self-efficacy such that they will use their environmental opportunities for physical activity more effectively. Evidence of such environmental influences can be used to improve community-based interventions.

scholarly journals Toward a Model of Age Inclusivity in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 11-11
Author(s):  
Susan Whitbourne
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Campus Climate ◽  
Ecological Models ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Teaching Community ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Development Goals

Abstract The AFU principles clearly state the aspiration of promoting age inclusivity in higher education within the context of the UN Sustainability Development Goals. With these principles as a starting point, the Age-Friendly Campus Climate Inventory and Survey were developed to assess the extent to which AFU principles are put into practice (Inventory) and how campus constituencies perceive these practices. Based on social ecological models, a framework for measuring age inclusivity was developed in which practices ("objective environment") are compared to perceptions ("subjective environment"). Participating campuses (N=29) completed the inventory for each major executive unit, providing scores that were grouped by major campus functions, including research, teaching, community engagement, and support. By comparing these scores with perceptions of each function by samples of constituencies of faculty, staff, and students, it is possible to test the person-environment match as conceptualized by social ecological models providing important clarification for the AFU principles.

scholarly journals Socio-economic differences in predictors of frequent dairy food consumption among Australian adolescents: a longitudinal study

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 3326-3336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena D Stephens ◽  
Sarah A McNaughton ◽  
David Crawford ◽  
Kylie Ball
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Ecological Models ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Dairy Food ◽  
Dairy Consumption ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Frequent Consumption ◽  
Economic Position

AbstractObjectiveSufficient dairy food consumption during adolescence is necessary for preventing disease. While socio-economically disadvantaged adolescents tend to consume few dairy foods, some eat quantities more in line with dietary recommendations despite socio-economic challenges. Socio-economic variations in factors supportive of adolescents’ frequent dairy consumption remain unexplored. The present study aimed to identify cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between intrapersonal, social and environmental factors and adolescents’ frequent dairy consumption at baseline and two years later across socio-economic strata, and to examine whether socio-economic position moderated observed effects.DesignOnline surveys completed at baseline (2004–2005) and follow-up (2006–2007) included a thirty-eight-item FFQ and questions based on social ecological models examining intrapersonal, social and environmental dietary influences.SettingThirty-seven secondary schools in Victoria, Australia.SubjectsAustralian adolescents (n 1201) aged 12–15 years, drawn from a sub-sample of 3264 adolescents (response rate=33 %).ResultsWhile frequent breakfast consumption was cross-sectionally associated with frequent dairy consumption among all adolescents, additional associated factors differed by socio-economic position. Baseline dairy consumption longitudinally predicted consumption at follow-up. No further factors predicted frequent consumption among disadvantaged adolescents, while four additional factors were predictive among advantaged adolescents. Socio-economic position moderated two predictors; infrequently eating dinner alone and never purchasing from school vending machines predicted frequent consumption among advantaged adolescents.ConclusionsNutrition promotion initiatives aimed at improving adolescents’ dairy consumption should employ multifactorial approaches informed by social ecological models and address socio-economic differences in influences on eating behaviours; e.g. selected intrapersonal factors among all adolescents and social factors (e.g. mealtime rules) among advantaged adolescents.

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