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- Leisure walking is found to last longer and cover longer distances than utilitarian walking [35, 36]. In addition, unlike in utilitarian walking, pedestrians may prefer built environment variables with “enjoyment” features in leisure walking.
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Jun 16, 2021 · We found that most of the walks (75.45%) were utilitarian, but leisure walks were longer (1495.24 m, 95% CI 1494.74, 1495.75) than utilitarian walks (432.78;m, 95% CI 432.66, 432.91).
- Ruth F. Hunter, Leandro Garcia, Thiago Herick de Sa, Belen Zapata-Diomedi, Christopher Millett, Jame...
- 2021
Results indicated that, during the free-choice phase, more leisure walking, relative to utilitarian walking, occurred in participants who reported access to walking paths, better neighborhood aesthetics, access to exercise facilities, and easier access to services (ps< 0.05).
- Eric Chambers Hekler, Cynthia M. Castro, Matthew P. Buman, Abby C. King
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Jul 19, 2021 · Leisure versus utilitarian walks were separated according to distance and/or destination. Utilitarian walks are usually shorter and involve stops at destinations other than the starting point. Leisure walks are longer and usually happen closer to home or in dedicated outdoor spaces.
Jan 1, 2022 · A leisure walk in the built environment follows very similar associations with the urban setting as utilitarian walking. However, there are some unique considerations for leisure walk activity. First, in leisure walking, the person does not generally have a fixed destination.
Sep 19, 2023 · Leisure walking is found to last longer and cover longer distances than utilitarian walking [35,36]. In addition, unlike in utilitarian walking, pedestrians may prefer built environment variables with “enjoyment” features in leisure walking [ 37 ].
Results. Of the 4,905 observed walking bouts, 87.4% were utilitarian and 12.6% recreational walking. Utilitarian walking bouts were 45% shorter in duration (−12.1 min) and 9% faster in speed (+0.3km/h) than recreational walking bouts.
Jul 31, 2023 · The study revealed three key findings about leisure walking in urban areas. Firstly, despite walking for leisure purposes, almost 80% of participants chose the shortest paths to reach their destinations.
