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Understanding Spatial Characteristics of Refugee Accommodations Associated with Refugee Children’s Physical Activity in Microenvironments: Six Case Studies in Berlin

Chen, Siqi ; Knöll, Martin (2022):
Understanding Spatial Characteristics of Refugee Accommodations Associated with Refugee Children’s Physical Activity in Microenvironments: Six Case Studies in Berlin. (Publisher's Version)
In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (13), e-ISSN 1660-4601,
DOI: 10.26083/tuprints-00021797,
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Title: Understanding Spatial Characteristics of Refugee Accommodations Associated with Refugee Children’s Physical Activity in Microenvironments: Six Case Studies in Berlin
Language: English
Abstract:

Refugee children often spend a considerable amount of time in refugee accommodations with limited space and limited access to communal facilities. Such environmental settings make it difficult for refugee children to engage in physical activity (PA), which is essential for their health and social inclusion. While there is a strong evidence base for environmental attributes associated with non-refugee children’s PA, only a few studies have focused on refugee children. This article presents an exploratory study on the spatial characteristics of six refugee accommodations in Berlin and their relation to school-aged refugee children’s opportunities to engage in PA. Micro-environmental attributes included building typology and availability, size, and access to communal PA spaces using Space Syntax. PA opportunities were assessed using staff surveys, interviews, and field trips. Results indicated that none of the case studies provided a comprehensive range of PA opportunities. They also revealed unequal access within the facilities. Whereas the role of size was inconsistent, vital predictors included fewer floors and corridors with easy access to internal and external PA spaces. Our recommendations include prioritizing compact buildings with moderate heights when retrofitting existing facilities and raising awareness for the importance of active play for this vulnerable group.

Journal or Publication Title: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume of the journal: 19
Issue Number: 13
Place of Publication: Darmstadt
Collation: 19 Seiten
Classification DDC: 300 Sozialwissenschaften > 360 Soziale Probleme, Sozialarbeit
700 Künste und Unterhaltung > 720 Architektur
700 Künste und Unterhaltung > 796 Sport
Divisions: 15 Department of Architecture > Fachgruppe E: Stadtplanung
15 Department of Architecture > Fachgruppe E: Stadtplanung > Urban Health Games
Date Deposited: 21 Nov 2022 13:07
Last Modified: 22 Nov 2022 10:57
DOI: 10.26083/tuprints-00021797
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URN: urn:nbn:de:tuda-tuprints-217973
URI: https://tuprints.ulb.tu-darmstadt.de/id/eprint/21797
PPN: 501813748
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