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Parents' Perceptions of the Neighbourhood Built Environment Are Associated with the Social and Emotional Development of Young Children

The influence of the neighbourhood built environment on young children's physical development has been well-documented; however, there is limited empirical evidence of an association with social and emotional development. Parental perceptions of the neighbourhood built environment may act as facilitators or barriers to young children's play and interactions in their local environment. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between parents' perceptions of the neighbourhood built environment and the social-emotional development of children aged two-to-five years.

Citation:
Robinson T, Nathan A, Murray K, Christian H. Parents' Perceptions of the Neighbourhood Built Environment Are Associated with the Social and Emotional Development of Young Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health [Internet]. 2022; 19(11).

Keywords:
Built environment; child development; children; neighbourhood; parent; perceptions; social-emotional development

Abstract:
The influence of the neighbourhood built environment on young children's physical development has been well-documented; however, there is limited empirical evidence of an association with social and emotional development. Parental perceptions of the neighbourhood built environment may act as facilitators or barriers to young children's play and interactions in their local environment. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between parents' perceptions of the neighbourhood built environment and the social-emotional development of children aged two-to-five years.