Perceived built environment as a mediator linking objective built environment and leisure-time physical activity in Chinese cities

Numerous studies have suggested that the perceived built environment is shaped by the objective built environment and influences human physical activity. However, the empirical examination of this pathway remains scant. Addressing this gap, our study investigates whether the built environment affect...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2024-07, Vol.14 (1), p.17091-11, Article 17091
Main Authors: Zhang, Shuyu, Ran, Lei, Fan, Xinyu, Zhang, Yuqing, Guo, Huagui
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Urban environments
Urban planning
Young Adult
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