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Joan Turner

According to Cox (2020), young people need both time and freedom, not restrictions, to explore the places where they live. Active exploration of the neighbourhood can have positive benefits by increasing opportunities for independent decision making and the development of new friendships. Walking to and from school provides young people with exposure to the streets, configuration, and people in the neighbourhood. Planning routes to a destination involves a level of decision making grounded in experiences gained firsthand. Repeated exposure to people in a neighbourhood can result in a level of familiarity that may lead to the development of new acquaintances and friends. Opportunities for positive development abound when young people are afforded the time and opportunity to get to know their neighbourhood.

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The findings from the article (McDonald et al.2022) highlight the importance of creating aesthetically pleasing and well-equipped environments to promote adolescent girls' PA and connection with nature. Some of the main themes that we learned about were, for girls it was important to note the environment as they were more likely to engage in physical activity if the environment was full of flowers and trees both being very aesthetically pleasing. The reviewed studies found that factors such as proximity to parks, characteristics of facilities, and environmental aesthetics play a significant role in influencing adolescent girls' connection to nature and their participation in physical activity (PA). Leisure and play can look very similar and if everyone is exposed to an environment that they feel safe in, it can promote more physical activity, play and leisure.

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Independent mobility is when a youth has the freedom to go to places without supervision from an adult and be with who they want. For example, walking or biking with their friends or siblings or by themselves. For safety but also independence, the youth and their family should have a territorial range which is the distance that the youth is allowed to go from their home when playing or socializing independently and this can grow as the youth ages. In the article, they mention some barriers which parents often worry about including traffic, fear of strangers, distance to where they are going, being on their phones while walking and not having access to service for their phones because of where the youth goes. Some benefits that can relate to independent mobility including having fun and enjoying their time in what they are doing, having less restrictions as they develop and grow up, having more active and playing time outside instead of inside, development of self competence and self esteem, and learning skills on how to know their surroundings and where they are. In this article, they also mention benefits to society due to higher independent mobility of children and youth, such as lower volume of vehicle traffic, lower rates of childhood obesity, and improved air quality. With independent mobility, although there are some disadvantages to youth being outside by themselves without adult supervision, there are also many benefits that the youth themselves and society can receive and learn from.

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Group 4: perceived safety

The group I was in discussed perceived safety as written in the Macdonald et al. Article. We talked about experiences where we could relate to being out in the community and avoiding certain locations or avoiding being out at night due to our perceived safety. We talked about how this can limit the things we enjoy doing like walking and getting fresh air because in the winter it gets dark early and makes a feeling of unsafety. We discussed how things like phones can limit your surrounding awareness but can also be beneficial to make your perceived safety higher during activities as you have a way to call for help should you need. From the article we pulled that perceived safety/security can influence adolescents' girls relationship with outdoor activities. The article says that girls who experience high fear levels are less likely to engage in outdoor activities and can hinder the amount of independent activity they do. Girls would become more reliant on parents for transportation rather than active transportation due to perceived safety. In cox's article they also talk about how perceived safety can discourage parents from allowing children to travel independently and how this prohibts them from the positive developmental benefits of this type of activity.

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Our discussion encompasses insights from both the Cox and McDonald articles, highlighting distinct points from each. Cox emphasizes the critical role of social interactions and physical environments in youth development, stressing the importance of executive functioning skills gained through engagement in less structured activities within the public realm. Concerns regarding the increasing prevalence of digital media among youth and its potential impact on psychopathology rates are also addressed. Encouraging unrestricted movement in physical environments is advocated to facilitate holistic development, promoting independence, physical activity, contact with nature, and healthy risk-taking. Whereas, McDonald's article focuses on the benefits and barriers of active transportation, particularly for adolescent girls. It underscores how active transportation serves as a bridge connecting physical activity with nature, providing opportunities for engagement and exploration. Barriers such as safety concerns and lack of facilities are highlighted, alongside the role of active transportation in providing access to physical activity for youth lacking traditional avenues like organized sports or gym memberships. Collaborative efforts are recommended to address safety concerns and promote alternative pathways to support youth well-being and facilitate active transportation.

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Nature and physical activity’s relationship with play and leisure for adolescent girls (McDonald et al., 2022)

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Nature and physical activity’s relationship with play and leisure for adolescent girls (McDonald et al., 2022)

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Physical activity is way more than just working out or playing sports, it is a form of play/leisure where youth can socialize, relax, and connect with nature. Walking and biking are things that can be play/leisure that are physically active and get youth out into nature. Getting outside for a walk in nature is a common way to spend time with friends. When adolescent girls are socializing in nature they are most likely engaging in physical activity. Outdoor organized sports are another great way for youth to engage in physical activity and nature. Sports such as soccer, tennis, rugby etc. commonly take place outdoors and engage youth in both nature and physical activity.

Being outdoors provides a way for adolescent girls to engage in leisure because it is a way for them to clear their heads and relax. Their well-being is supported through physical activity which is what play/leisure can aim to promote. Being in natural spaces plays a role in helping with anxiety and improved attention which are huge bonuses that come along with engage in play/leisure in nature.