@article{mullenbach_larson_floyd_marquet_huang_alberico_ogletree_hipp_2022, title={Cultivating social capital in diverse, low-income neighborhoods: The value of parks for parents with young children}, volume={219}, ISSN={["1872-6062"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.lurbplan.2021.104313}, journal={LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING}, author={Mullenbach, Lauren E. and Larson, Lincoln R. and Floyd, Myron F. and Marquet, Oriol and Huang, Jing-Huei and Alberico, Claudia and Ogletree, S. Scott and Hipp, J. Aaron}, year={2022}, month={Mar} }
 @article{fry_hipp_alberico_huang_lovasi_floyd_2021, title={Land use diversity and park use in New York City}, volume={22}, ISSN={["2211-3355"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101321}, abstractNote={Neighborhood parks and mixed-use land development are both understood to be important independent contributors to physical activity levels. It has been hypothesized that mixed-use land development could increase park use as a result of mixed-use neighborhoods being consistently activated throughout the day, but the results of previous research on this question have been inconsistent and the mediational role of neighborhood activation has not been tested. This study leverages data from Google Places Popular Times and the National Establishment Time Series to directly test the mediational role of the daily temporal distribution of neighborhood activation, to construct a novel measure of commercial activity diversity, and to help disentangle built-environment density from commercial diversity. Park use data was measured from 10,004 systematic observations of 20 neighborhood parks in New York City in the spring and summer of 2017. The hypothesis that commercial activity diversity is positively associated with park use was not supported in any models. However, a positive relationship between built-environment density and park use was found, which may help to explain prior inconsistent findings.}, journal={PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS}, author={Fry, Dustin and Hipp, J. Aaron and Alberico, Claudia and Huang, Jing-Huei and Lovasi, Gina S. and Floyd, Myron F.}, year={2021}, month={Jun} }
 @article{alberico_hipp_reis_2019, title={Association Between Neighborhood Income, Patterns of Use, and Physical Activity Levels in Fitness Zones of Curitiba, Brazil}, volume={16}, ISSN={["1543-5474"]}, DOI={10.1123/jpah.2018-0234}, abstractNote={Background: Socioeconomic characteristics of locations where physical activity equipment is installed may affect the activity level of users. The purpose of this study was to verify patterns of use and physical activity levels in fitness zones installed in low- and high-income neighborhoods in the city of Curitiba, Brazil. Methods: Over 1200 observations were conducted in 20 fitness zones in the city of Curitiba, Brazil. Data were collected during the months of November and December 2012, in 4 periods of the day (8 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, and 5 PM), on 2 weekdays and 2 weekend days. Results: A total of 2232 people were observed in the fitness zones. Age group, level of physical activity in the area, use of fitness zones during weekend days, and occupation of spaces were significantly associated with neighborhood income. Moreover, users of fitness zones located in high-income neighborhoods showed higher odds ratio (OR = 1.74; 95% confidence interval, 1.46-2.07) of moderate to vigorous physical activity than light or sedentary activities, regardless of gender or day of the week. Conclusions: The sole presence of equipment does not seem to favor the use of fitness zones in low-income neighborhoods. Future studies should investigate intrinsic factors for the use of fitness zones for physical activity.}, number={6}, journal={JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH}, author={Alberico, Claudia O. and Hipp, J. Aaron and Reis, Rodrigo S.}, year={2019}, month={Jun}, pages={447–454} }
 @article{marquet_hipp_alberico_huang_mazak_fry_lovasi_floyd_2019, title={How Does Park Use and Physical Activity Differ between Childhood and Adolescence? A Focus on Gender and Race-Ethnicity}, volume={96}, ISSN={1099-3460 1468-2869}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-019-00388-8}, DOI={10.1007/s11524-019-00388-8}, abstractNote={Physical activity typically declines between childhood and adolescence. Despite urban parks being a great venue for physical activity, children change both the frequency of park use and their park use habits as they age into adolescence. However, little is known about how these differences vary by gender and how distinct race/ethnicity groups differentially change their park habits. This study analyzed the differences in park use and per capita energy expenditure between children and teenagers of different gender and race/ethnicity backgrounds. Using the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC), systematic observations were conducted in 20 New York City parks in 2017, located in low-income areas with high presence of Latino or Asian residents. A total of 9963 scans in 167 distinct target areas counted 16,602 children (5-10 years old) and 11,269 teenagers (11 or older). Using adjusted marginal means, we estimated the number of park users of each age range, gender, and race/ethnicity expected to be found in each park activity setting. Teenagers of both genders and most race/ethnicity groups were less likely to be in a park and had lower per capita energy expenditure, compared with children. The difference in park attendance was greater than the difference in per capita energy expenditure. Dissimilarities were clearly gendered and race/ethnicity dependent. Asian and Latino females showed the greatest divergence between childhood and adolescence. African American boys were the only group to show a positive age contrast in park attendance and per capita energy expenditure.}, number={5}, journal={Journal of Urban Health}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, author={Marquet, Oriol and Hipp, J. Aaron and Alberico, Claudia and Huang, Jing-Huei and Mazak, Elizabeth and Fry, Dustin and Lovasi, Gina S. and Floyd, Myron F.}, year={2019}, month={Sep}, pages={692–702} }
 @article{marquet_aaron hipp_alberico_huang_fry_mazak_lovasi_floyd_2019, title={Park use preferences and physical activity among ethnic minority children in low-income neighborhoods in New York City}, volume={38}, ISSN={1618-8667}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2019.01.018}, DOI={10.1016/j.ufug.2019.01.018}, abstractNote={Urban parks offer a broad range of opportunities for children's recreation and physical activity. Park use patterns however are not equal in terms of race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. In order to design policies to improve park design and to provide healthy park experiences among children of communities of color, insight on park use patterns is needed. This research examines the association between park characteristics and park use among children 5–10 years old from Asian, Latino and African American backgrounds. Using the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC), systematic observations were conducted in 20 New York City parks in 2017, located in low-income areas with high presence of Latino or Asian residents. 16,577 children from 5 to 10 years old were observed. Playgrounds and swings were common use areas across ethnicities, both in terms of number of children and their physical activity. Other activity settings such as basketball courts, handball and baseball fields showed distinct patterns of use among the different ethnicities. Significant associations between park use, physical activity levels and the characteristics of the park area, with distinct patterns by race/ethnicity. Findings underline the importance of considering different design and features when trying to appeal to different populations.}, journal={Urban Forestry & Urban Greening}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Marquet, Oriol and Aaron Hipp, J. and Alberico, Claudia and Huang, Jing-Huei and Fry, Dustin and Mazak, Elizabeth and Lovasi, Gina S. and Floyd, Myron F.}, year={2019}, month={Feb}, pages={346–353} }
 @article{marquet_hipp_alberico_huang_fry_mazak_lovasi_floyd_2019, title={Short-term associations between objective crime, park-use, and park-based physical activity in low-income neighborhoods}, volume={126}, ISSN={0091-7435}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.05.023}, DOI={10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.05.023}, abstractNote={Crime and safety perceptions are commonly cited barriers to park use and physical activity (PA). Given the importance of parks as settings for outdoor recreation and physical activity, the presence of crime may have a detrimental effect on public health. This study uses objective police crime reports and observational park use data to assess type of crime and the time when the crime was committed effects on park user behaviors in 20 parks located in low-income neighborhoods in New York City. The System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) was used to assess the number of park users and their physical activity during 78 park visits in Spring 2017. The association between crime rates and park use was assessed using two types of crimes (violent and property crimes). The timing of the crime was assessed using the crimes committed within periods of one week, one month, and three months prior to the visit to the park. By including objective measures of crime together with the exact time on which they were committed, we were able to analyze the short and long term effects of crime on park behavior. Overall, there was a consistent negative association between crime and park use. This relationship was stronger at the 1 month and 3 months' period and weaker at the 1-week period. Violent crimes were strongly associated with lower park use, and crimes proved to be associated with child park use to a greater degree. Girls were more affected by crime than boys.}, journal={Preventive Medicine}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Marquet, Oriol and Hipp, J. Aaron and Alberico, Claudia and Huang, Jing-Huei and Fry, Dustin and Mazak, Elizabeth and Lovasi, Gina S. and Floyd, Myron F.}, year={2019}, month={Sep}, pages={105735} }
 @article{marquet_hipp_alberico_huang_fry_mazak_lovasi_floyd_2019, title={Use of SOPARC to assess physical activity in parks: do race/ethnicity, contextual conditions, and settings of the target area, affect reliability?}, volume={19}, ISSN={["1471-2458"]}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85077054262&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1186/s12889-019-8107-0}, abstractNote={Abstract
Background
Since its introduction in 2006, SOPARC (Systematic Observation of Play and Recreation in Communities) has become a fundamental tool to quantify park visitor behaviors and characteristics. We tested SOPARC reliability when assessing race/ethnicity, physical activity, contextual conditions at the time of observation, and settings of target areas to understand its utility when trying to account for individual characteristics of users.

Methods
We used 4725 SOPARC observations completed simultaneously by two independent observers to evaluate intraclass correlation and agreement rate between the two observers when trying to assess sex, age group, race/ethnicity, and level of physical activity of urban park users in different park settings. Observations were in 20 New York City parks during Spring and Summer 2017 within the PARC3 project.

Results
Observers counted 25,765 park users with high interobserver reliability (ICC = .94; %Agreement.75). Reliability scores were negatively affected by the population being observed, the intensity of physical activity, and the contextual conditions and settings of the target area at the time of observation. Specific challenges emerged when assessing the combination of physical activity and race/ethnicity.

Conclusions
SOPARC training should aim to improve reliability when assessing concurrent measures such as physical activity, race/ethnicity, age, and sex. Similarly, observing crowded park areas with many active users areas may require more observation practice hours.
}, number={1}, journal={BMC PUBLIC HEALTH}, author={Marquet, Oriol and Hipp, J. Aaron and Alberico, Claudia and Huang, Jing-Huei and Fry, Dustin and Mazak, Elizabeth and Lovasi, Gina S. and Floyd, Myron F.}, year={2019}, month={Dec} }
 @article{silva_fermino_santos lopes_alberico_reis_2018, title={DISTANCE TO FITNESS ZONE, USE OF FACILITIES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ADULTS}, volume={24}, ISSN={["1806-9940"]}, DOI={10.1590/1517-869220182402180439}, abstractNote={ABSTRACT  Introduction: The characteristics of the built environment are important predictors of physically active behavior. In this regard, the presence, availability, access to and quality of public open spaces for physical activity close to home are positively associated with their use and higher levels of physical activity in the population.  Objective: To analyze the association between distance from home to outdoor fitness zones with the use of these facilities and physical activity in adults from Curitiba, Brazil.  Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 328 users of 20 outdoor fitness zones. Distance was calculated with the Geographic Information System (GIS) using the street network in ArcGIS 10.1 and classified in tertiles (≤854 meters; 855-1741 meters; ≥1742 meters). To assess the use of the facilities, three attributes were considered: weekly frequency (times/week), length of stay (minutes/day) and length of use (months). The leisure module of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) assessed physical activity, and travel to the destination was classified as "passive" or "active". The association was tested using Poisson regression in STATA 12.0.  Results: An inverse association was found between the upper tertile of distance from home to the outdoor fitness zones and active commuting (PR: 0.70; 95% CI: 0.51-0.97), and ≥31 min/day length of stay (PR: 0.49; 95% CI: 0.31-0.76).  Conclusion: Reducing distances and increasing the number of facilities may increase physical activity through active commuting and length of stay at outdoor fitness zones.}, number={2}, journal={REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA DO ESPORTE}, author={Silva, Alice Tatiane and Fermino, Rogerio Cesar and Santos Lopes, Adalberto Aparecido and Alberico, Claudia Oliveira and Reis, Rodrigo Siqueira}, year={2018}, pages={157–161} }
 @article{marquet_alberico_adlakha_hipp_2017, title={Examining motivations to play Pokémon GO and their influence on perceived outcomes and physical activity}, volume={5}, ISSN={["2291-9279"]}, url={https://games.jmir.org/2017/4/e21}, DOI={10.2196/games.8048}, abstractNote={Background Pokémon GO is the most played augmented reality game in history. With more than 44 million players at the peak of its popularity, the game has sparked interest on its effects on the young population’s health. Objective This pilot study examined motivations to start playing Pokémon GO among a sample of US college students, and how motivations were associated with perceived outcomes of the playing experience and physical activity derived while playing. Methods In November 2016, we asked a sample of 47 US college students (all Pokémon GO players) to complete online surveys and install an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) tool and step counter on their smartphones. The EMA tool prompted a set of questions on playing behavior and physical activity, 3 times per day (12:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 10:00 PM), for 7 days. We used a factorial analysis to identify 3 distinctive groups of players based on their motivations to start playing Pokémon GO. We tested differences across motivation groups related to 5 unique outcomes using 1-way analysis of variance. Results We extracted 3 interpretable factors from the clustering of motivations to start playing Pokémon GO: Pokémon and video game fans (n=26, 55% of the sample), physical activity seekers (n=8, 17%), and curious & social (n=13, 28%). The clusters differed significantly on the enjoyment of different aspects of the game, particularly battling, discovering new places, and meeting new people, as well as differences in agreement that playing improved mood and made them more social. Days when playing Pokémon GO were associated with higher number of steps reported at the end of the day, especially among physical activity seekers, but also for Pokémon and video game fans. All groups perceived traffic as a major threat to playing. Conclusions Days during which Pokémon GO was played were positively associated with a set of beneficial health behaviors, including higher physical activity levels, more socialization, and better mood. Results, however, depended on personal motivations and expectations when joining the game. These results highlight the importance of taking motivation into account when attempting to extract conclusions from the Pokémon GO phenomenon to enhance future exergames’ designs or health interventions.}, number={4}, journal={JMIR Serious Games}, publisher={JMIR Publications Inc.}, author={Marquet, O. and Alberico, C. and Adlakha, D. and Hipp, J.A.}, year={2017}, month={Oct}, pages={21} }
 @article{alberico_schipperijn_reis_2017, title={Use of global positioning system for physical activity research in youth: ESPACOS Adolescentes, Brazil}, volume={103}, ISSN={["1096-0260"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.12.026}, abstractNote={The built environment is an important factor associated with physical activity and sedentary behavior (SB) during adolescence. This study presents the methods for objective assessment of context-specific moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and SB, as well as describes results from the first project using such methodology in adolescents from a developing country. An initial sample of 381 adolescents was recruited from 32 census tracts in Curitiba, Brazil (2013); 80 had their homes geocoded and wore accelerometer and GPS devices for seven days. Four domains were defined as important contexts: home, school, transport and leisure. The majority of participants (n=80) were boys (46; 57.5%), with a normal BMI (52; 65.0%) and a mean age (SD) of 14.5 (5.5) years. Adolescents spent most of their time at home, engaging in SB. Overall, the largest proportion of MVPA was while in transport (17.1% of time spent in this context) and SB while in leisure (188.6min per day). Participants engaged in MVPA for a median of 28.7 (IQR 18.2-43.2) and 17.9 (IQR 9.2-32.1) minutes during week and weekend days, respectively. Participants spent most of their day in the leisure and home domains. The use of Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and accelerometer data allowed objective identification of the amount of time spent in MVPA and SB in four different domains. Though the combination of objective measures is still an emerging methodology, this is a promising and feasible approach to understanding interactions between people and their environments in developing countries.}, journal={PREVENTIVE MEDICINE}, author={Alberico, Claudia Oliveira and Schipperijn, Jasper and Reis, Rodrigo S.}, year={2017}, month={Oct}, pages={S59–S65} }