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The study aims to understand parental perceptions of urban safety and how these perceptions influence children’s ability to walk to school independently.

April 18, 2026CitiesOpen Access

Families' perception of safety on school pathways

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NSNaiara Berasategi Sancho NINahia Idoiaga-Mondragon MGMaitane Picaza GorrotxategiUniversity of the Basque Country

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Examines parental views on urban safety and children's independent mobility, indicating the need for safer school pathways.

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The study aims to understand parental perceptions of urban safety and how these perceptions influence children’s ability to walk to school independently.
Administered a questionnaire to 97 families in Leioa, Spain.
Collected data on demographics, school travel habits, and safety perceptions.
Analyzed responses using the Reinert method in Iramuteq to identify thematic classes.
Identified four key safety concerns affecting parental decisions: poor road safety for pedestrians, low police presence, roads passing through town, and poor lighting.
Revealed two contrasting classes: perceptions of neighborhood safety and safety-enhancing strategies.
Emphasized the need for urban improvements and awareness campaigns to enhance children's mobility.

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Sancho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e31f7340886becb653ead5 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2026.107107

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