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Ms. Alessia Grigoletto
Università di Bologna

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Journal article
Published: 14 June 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Green spaces are defined as open spaces of ground, covered by vegetation, including parks and gardens. This kind of environment is linked to many positive effects and its importance is growing due to increasing urbanization. Understanding what drives people to use green urban space is fundamental to creating appropriate campaigns to develop the use of such spaces and improve the citizens’ quality of life. A questionnaire on the attitude towards green space was developed and submitted to people from two Italian regions. Emilia-Romagna and Veneto are two regions in the North of Italy with different territorial policies. Three hundred and ten surveys were collected (167 in Emilia-Romagna and 143 in Veneto). Significant differences were observed between regions, age groups and in relation to the kind of work (p< 0.05). People from Emilia-Romagna have higher scores of attitudes towards green space than people from Veneto, underlining the importance of territorial policies. Moreover, younger participants (18–30 years) seem to be less attracted to green urban space. Being an employee seems to influence the attitude towards green space. Particular attention should be given to subjects of the younger age groups and to the number of hours spent at work. This could be an important element for future research, so that political action can be implemented with these categories in mind.

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Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Francesco Campa; Alberto Loi; Maria Zambon; Marzia Bettocchi; Mark Nieuwenhuijsen; Laura Bragonzoni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Stefania Toselli. Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 6442 .

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Alessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Francesco Campa, Alberto Loi, Maria Zambon, Marzia Bettocchi, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Laura Bragonzoni, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Stefania Toselli. Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (12):6442.

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Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Francesco Campa; Alberto Loi; Maria Zambon; Marzia Bettocchi; Mark Nieuwenhuijsen; Laura Bragonzoni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12: 6442.

Journal article
Published: 08 April 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Background: An aspect that influences sport performance is maturation status, since, within the same chronological age group, boys who have advanced maturation outperform their late maturing peers in tests of muscular strength, power, and endurance. Therefore, the aims of the present study were: (i) to investigate the differences in biological maturation and anthropometric and morphological characteristics among three groups of Italian adolescents, two of which were sportive (practicing basketball and football) and one non-sportive, and (ii) to identify the anthropometric and morphological predictors that best discriminate these three groups. Methods: Sixty-one basketball and 62 soccer players and 68 non-sportive youths were measured (mean age = 13.0 ± 1.1 y). Anthropometric characteristics were taken and body mass index, cormic index, body composition parameters, and somatotype were derived. An estimation of maturity status was carried out considering the years from peak height velocity (PHV). Two-way 3 × 3 ANOVAs was performed on all anthropometric characteristics to test the differences within sport groups and maturity status groups. Discriminant function analysis (stepwise criteria) was then applied to anthropometric and body composition variables to classify subjects into the three different sport categories. Results: Differences in anthropometric characteristics were detected among the three groups. For somatotype, differences among all of the considered groups were higher for endomorphy (p < 0.001; effect size = 0.13). Biological maturity influences the differences in the anthropometric characteristics and body composition among subjects of the same chronological age during adolescence. The variables that best discriminated the three groups were represented by body composition parameters, body proportions, and body build. Conclusions: This study confirms that boys who practice sport present healthier body composition parameters, with lower level of fat parameters. The assessment of maturity status is a fundamental factor in explaining anthropometric and body composition differences among peers in this period. Its comprehension may assist coaches and technical staff in optimizing competitive efficiency and monitoring the success of training regimes.

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Stefania Toselli; Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Alberto Loi; Alessia Grigoletto; Luciana Zaccagni. Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3902 .

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Stefania Toselli, Francesco Campa, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Gianpiero Greco, Alberto Loi, Alessia Grigoletto, Luciana Zaccagni. Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):3902.

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Stefania Toselli; Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Alberto Loi; Alessia Grigoletto; Luciana Zaccagni. 2021. "Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 3902.

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Published: 21 March 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in childhood is a multidimensional construct with many sub dimensions of subjective experience, including physical activity (PA), psychological well-being, social interaction, and school performance, that represents a fundamental health outcome to assess a child’s physical and psycho-social functioning. Our study aims to explore the potential predictors of children’s health-related quality of life, using a convenience sample from the Imola Active Break Study (I-MOVE), considering demographic, anthropometric measures, PA level measured by Actigraph accelerometers, parent-reported/self-reported HRQoL, and body image. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among 151 primary school children in Italy. HRQoL was assessed using the Italian version 4.0 of the Paediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) questionnaire. Results: Children who spent more time partaking in moderate PA were associated with a higher total PedsQL score (p < 0.03). Mother’s body mass index (BMI) was the only variable statistically significant associated with the physical health domain of PedsQL. Parent’s proxy-report perception concerning children’s psychosocial health was statistically relevant. The children’s gender, age, and BMI had no association with any of the HRQoL outcomes. Discussion: Parent proxy-report psychosocial health and mother’s BMI should be considered as predictors of HRQoL for the psychosocial and physical domain. PA should be implemented in order to improve the HRQoL of primary school children.

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Alice Masini; Davide Gori; Sofia Marini; Marcello Lanari; Susan Scrimaglia; Francesco Esposito; Francesco Campa; Alessia Grigoletto; Andrea Ceciliani; Stefania Toselli; Laura Dallolio. The Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in a Sample of Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3251 .

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Alice Masini, Davide Gori, Sofia Marini, Marcello Lanari, Susan Scrimaglia, Francesco Esposito, Francesco Campa, Alessia Grigoletto, Andrea Ceciliani, Stefania Toselli, Laura Dallolio. The Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in a Sample of Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (6):3251.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Alice Masini; Davide Gori; Sofia Marini; Marcello Lanari; Susan Scrimaglia; Francesco Esposito; Francesco Campa; Alessia Grigoletto; Andrea Ceciliani; Stefania Toselli; Laura Dallolio. 2021. "The Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in a Sample of Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6: 3251.

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Published: 04 March 2021 in European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
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This systematic review aimed to investigate the type of physical activity carried out in green urban spaces by the adult population and to value its impact on the population’s health. Additionally, another purpose was to examine if the presence of outdoor gyms in green urban spaces can promote participation in physical activity among adults. Searches of electronic databases, with no time restrictions and up to June 2020, resulted in 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. A quantitative assessment is reported as effect size. Many people practiced walking activity as a workout, which showed improvements in health. Walking is the most popular type of training due to its easy accessibility and it not requiring equipment or special skills. Outdoor fitness equipment has been installed in an increasing number of parks and has become very popular worldwide. Further, outdoor fitness equipment provides free access to fitness training and seems to promote physical activity in healthy adults. However, other studies about outdoor fitness equipment efficiency are needed. People living near to equipped areas are more likely to perform outdoor fitness than those who live further away. The most common training programs performed in green urban spaces included exercises with free and easy access, able to promote physical health and perception.

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Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 2021, 11, 263 -275.

AMA Style

Alessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Vincenzo Iannuzzi, Davide Gori, Francesco Campa, Gianpiero Greco, Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. 2021; 11 (1):263-275.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review." European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 11, no. 1: 263-275.