Predictors of School Garden Integration: Factors Critical to Gardening Success in New York City
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| Title: | Predictors of School Garden Integration: Factors Critical to Gardening Success in New York City |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burt, Kate Gardner, Burgermaster, Marissa, Jacquez, Raquel |
| Source: | Health Education & Behavior. Dec 2018 45(6):849-854. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Predictor Variables, Gardening, Environmental Education, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction, Program Implementation, Budgets, Educational Finance, Integrated Activities |
| Geographic Terms: | New York (New York) |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1090198118760685 |
| ISSN: | 1090-1981 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to determine the level of integration of school gardens and identify factors that predict integration. 211 New York City schools completed a survey that collected demographic information and utilized the School Garden Integration Scale. A mean garden integration score was calculated, and multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine independent predictors of integration and assess relationships between individual integration characteristics and budget. The average integration score was 34.1 (of 57 points) and ranged from 8 to 53. Operating budget had significant influence on integration score, controlling for all other factors (p < 0.0001). Partner organizations, evaluation/feedback, planning the physical space, and characteristics of the physical space were positively and significantly related to budget. The results of this study indicate that any garden can become well integrated, as budget is a modifiable factor. When adequate funding is secured, a well-integrated garden may be established with proper planning and sound implementation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 20 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1196865 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to determine the level of integration of school gardens and identify factors that predict integration. 211 New York City schools completed a survey that collected demographic information and utilized the School Garden Integration Scale. A mean garden integration score was calculated, and multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine independent predictors of integration and assess relationships between individual integration characteristics and budget. The average integration score was 34.1 (of 57 points) and ranged from 8 to 53. Operating budget had significant influence on integration score, controlling for all other factors (p < 0.0001). Partner organizations, evaluation/feedback, planning the physical space, and characteristics of the physical space were positively and significantly related to budget. The results of this study indicate that any garden can become well integrated, as budget is a modifiable factor. When adequate funding is secured, a well-integrated garden may be established with proper planning and sound implementation. |
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| ISSN: | 1090-1981 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1090198118760685 |
