Marcus Johansson's research while affiliated with Uppsala University and other places

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Background: We aimed to assess moderation of affective and cognitive effects of a brisk walk by urban environmental characteristics and the immediate social context. Methods: We conducted a field experiment with time (pre-walk, post-walk), type of environment (park, street), and social context (alone, with a friend) as within-subjects factors. Twen...

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... A combination of external barriers (such as lack of support, resources, and time…) and internal barriers (such as lack of energy, confidence, and motivation…) often hinder individuals to be active regularly, such as taking a recommended 30 min brisk walk each day [2][3][4]. Brisk walking can be defined as a moderate-intensity activity where most adults walk at a pace of three to four mph [5]. ...