Young adolescents' independent mobility, related factors and association with transport to school. A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children's independent mobility differs between groups of adolescents, but knowledge is lacking on how mobility-limiting factors interact. This study explores the association between factors that can affect young adolescents' mobility, searching for typical patterns within a geographical area where mobility is both relatively high and promoted (in this case Stockholm County, Sweden). An additional question is how clusters of limiting factors and demographic attributes relate to active commuting to school.

Methods

A sample of 7th grade students (ca 13-14 years old) in Stockholm County, Sweden, answered a survey (n = 1008). A cluster analysis was performed on variables descriptive of the respondents and of potential limitations to their independent mobility, such as

SUBMITTER: Johansson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2978150 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature