Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: parkrun has been successful in encouraging people in England to participate in their weekly 5km running and walking events. However, there is substantial heterogeneity in parkrun participation across different communities in England: after controlling for travel distances, deprived commu...
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| author | Robert Smith Paul Schneider Alice Bullas Steve Haake Helen Quirk Rami Cosulich Elizabeth Goyder |
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| description | Background: parkrun has been successful in encouraging people in England to participate in their weekly 5km running and walking events. However, there is substantial heterogeneity in parkrun participation across different communities in England: after controlling for travel distances, deprived communities have significantly lower participation rates. Methods: This paper expands on previous findings by investigating disparities in parkrun participation by ethnic density. We combined geo-spatial data available through the Office for National Statistics with participation data provided by parkrun, and fitted multivariable Poisson regression models to study the effect of ethnic density on participation rates at the Lower layer Super Output Level. Results: We find that areas with higher ethnic density have lower participation rates. This effect is independent of deprivation. Conclusions: An opportunity exists for parkrun to engage with these communities and reduce potential barriers to participation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-019ffb63af0f4fcda651cf2f0255012c2022-12-21T20:36:58ZengWellcomeWellcome Open Research2398-502X2020-01-01510.12688/wellcomeopenres.15657.117155Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]Robert Smith0Paul Schneider1Alice Bullas2Steve Haake3Helen Quirk4Rami Cosulich5Elizabeth Goyder6School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regents Court, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UKSchool of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regents Court, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UKAdvanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield, S9 3TU, UKAdvanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield, S9 3TU, UKAdvanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield, S9 3TU, UKSchool of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regents Court, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UKSchool of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regents Court, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UKBackground: parkrun has been successful in encouraging people in England to participate in their weekly 5km running and walking events. However, there is substantial heterogeneity in parkrun participation across different communities in England: after controlling for travel distances, deprived communities have significantly lower participation rates. Methods: This paper expands on previous findings by investigating disparities in parkrun participation by ethnic density. We combined geo-spatial data available through the Office for National Statistics with participation data provided by parkrun, and fitted multivariable Poisson regression models to study the effect of ethnic density on participation rates at the Lower layer Super Output Level. Results: We find that areas with higher ethnic density have lower participation rates. This effect is independent of deprivation. Conclusions: An opportunity exists for parkrun to engage with these communities and reduce potential barriers to participation.https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/5-9/v1 |
| spellingShingle | Robert Smith Paul Schneider Alice Bullas Steve Haake Helen Quirk Rami Cosulich Elizabeth Goyder Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] Wellcome Open Research |
| title | Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_full | Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_fullStr | Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_short | Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_sort | does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events the case of parkrun in england version 1 peer review 2 approved |
| url | https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/5-9/v1 |
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