Maximising students' use of purpose-built shade in secondary schools: Quantitative and qualitative results of a built-environment intervention
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-17, 21:53authored byDobbinson, S, Jamsen, K, Kim McLeodKim McLeod, White, V, Wakefield, M, Livingston, P, Simpson, JA
A trial installing shade sails at secondary schools found increased students' use of newly shaded areas, but relatively low use overall. We examined site features and weather related use of these shaded areas. Tables with seats and temperatures 27 1C increased student use of shaded areas, presence of grass decreased use. Focus groups at eight schools suggest students were unaware of changes to their habitual use of favoured locations. Results infer careful selection of locations for built-shade and provision of tables with seats will assist in maximising student use and investments in shade sails.
History
Publication title
Health and Place
Volume
26
Pagination
136-142
ISSN
1353-8292
Department/School
School of Social Sciences
Publisher
Pergamon
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Rights statement
Copyright 2013 Elsevier
Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
Public health (excl. specific population health) not elsewhere classified