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Table 5 Pearson correlations between PA indices and physical environmental factors of Study I (N=196)

From: Validity and reliability of a self-report instrument to assess social support and physical environmental correlates of physical activity in adolescents

 

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

1. Convenience

-

0.15*

0.03

0.11

0.24**

0.07

0.05

2. Public recreation facilities

 

-

0.23**

0.20**

0.03

−0.02

0.10

3. Safety

  

-

0.04

0.01

−0.06

0.09

4. Private sport providers

   

-

0.08

−0.04

−0.12

5. Self-reported habitual MVPA

    

-

0.41**

0.29**

6. Self-reported recent MVPA

     

-

0.37**

7. Objective measured MVPA

      

-

  1. Note: MVPA = moderate-to-vigorous-physical-activity;
  2. ** Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed);
  3. * Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level (2-tailed).
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BMC Public Health

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