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Table 5 Cross-sectional associations of schoolyard features and group characteristics with prosocial behavior during recess

From: Physical activity and social interaction assessments in schoolyard settings using the System for Observing Outdoor Play Environments in Neighborhood Schools (SOOPEN)

 

Prosocial Interactions during Recess

 

PR (95% CI)

p-value

Schoolyard Zone

 

0.256

 Field or grass

1 (reference)

 

 Paved surfaces

0.91 (0.78, 1.06)

 

 Play structure or swings

0.88 (0.75, 1.03)

 

Covered Area

 

0.857

 No cover

1 (reference)

 

 Built cover

1.03 (0.86, 1.24)

 

 Tree cover

1.09 (0.75, 1.58)

 

Portable Equipment Available

 

0.451

 No

1 (reference)

 

 Yes

0.95 (0.83, 1.09)

 

Direct Supervision

 

0.179

 No

1 (reference)

 

 Yes

1.17 (0.93, 1.47)

 

Group Gender

 

< 0.001

 Mixed-gender group

1 (reference)

 

 Male-only group

0.58 (0.51, 0.66)

 

 Female-only group

0.59 (0.52, 0.67)

 
  1. aAll models were additionally adjusted for school as a fixed effect
  2. Abbreviations: PR = prevalence ratio, 95% CI = 95% confidence interval