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Determinants of physical activity practices in metropolitan context: the case of Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal
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Physical activity is an important health determinant for people’s quality of life and wellbeing. This study intends to (1) identify how the practice of physical activity fits into families’ daily
lives; and (2) verify to what extent the practice of physical activity is influenced by the urban model,
family composition, and family perceptions. A survey was applied to 410 families (corresponding
to 1006 individuals) in Lisbon Metropolitan Area (LMA), Portugal, focusing on different physical
activities—gym, swimming, walking/trekking/hiking, and cycling. Results are based on descriptive
and bivariate data analysis and show the existence of asymmetries in the practice of physical activity
in LMA. The urban context impacts the choice and frequency of physical activity practices. The
typology of family and age proved to be more differentiating factors than income, being reinforced
by daily lives (e.g., daily movements, transport modes, etc.). Positive self-perceptions of quality of
life and health levels are also conducive to more active practices, contrary to negative perceptions
of the neighborhood that are related to practices in peripheral destinations. Conclusions highlight
the need for differentiated measures of physical activity promotion according to the territories and
communities’ characteristics in a multilevel approach.
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Physical activity Health determinants Urbanization Daily life Family typology Self-perceptions Lisbon Metropolitan Area
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Louro, A., Franco, P., & Marques da Costa, E. (2021). Determinants of physical activity practices in metropolitan context: the case of Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal. Sustainability, 13(18), 10104. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su131810104
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MDPI