Do Falling Frequency and Neighborhood Environment Jointly Influence Physical Activity Behavior in Midlife and Older Adults?: A Longitudinal Investigation

Steve Amireault, Jorge Banda, Kelsie J. Muller, Elizabeth A. Richards, Shirley Rietdyk, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Department of Public Health, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Department of Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Journal of Aging and Health

Published online on June 13, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print.
Objective:Drawing upon the socio-ecological framework, this study examines whether the neighborhood environment moderates the relation between falling frequency and physical activity (PA) behavior among adults 55 years or older.Methods:At baseline, ...