Análise cienciométrica de estudos utilizando SOPARC: Explorando diferentes contextos na atividade física

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Abstract

Objective: To analyze the applicability of SOPARC (System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities) as an observation tool, with a focus on describing and evaluating the observational methods used in different physical activity contexts. Methodology: This is an exploratory-descriptive, qualitative-quantitative study carried out on the PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases. VOSviewer software was used for selection and scientometric analysis. A total of 360 articles were screened, of which only 23 met the requirements established by the inclusion criteria. Results: The authors who stood out for the highest number of connection networks in their studies using SOPARC were Myron F. Floyd and Aaron J. Hipp. The countries with the highest number of publications were the United States, followed by Denmark and Canada. The keywords with the highest co-occurrence in the articles were "physical activity", "parks" and "built environment". Conclusion: The SOPARC instrument is used in different places around the world, with the authors mentioned standing out and studies in developed countries predominating. There is a clear interest in studying the promotion of physical activity in open spaces, but there is a need for studies using SOPARC in other environmental contexts.

Author Biographies

  • José Humberto Alves, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM

    Master's student in the postgraduate program in Physical Education PPGEF/UFTM, sub-area Epidemiology of Physical Activity. Physical Education professional at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM. Member of the Study and Research Group on Physical Activity, Physical Exercise and Health - GEPAFES/UFTM. Member of the Center for Studies in Physical Activity and Health - NEAFISA/UFTM.

  • Eduarda Pereira Damião, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

    Master's student in the postgraduate program in Physical Education PPGEF/UFTM, sub-area Epidemiology of Physical Activity. Physical Education Professional from University of the State of Bahia - UNEB. Member of the Study Group on Physical Exercise and Health Sciences (GECES). Member of the Center for Studies in Physical Activity and Health - NEAFISA/UFTM

  • Ramiro Henrique Conceição Santana Dos Santos , Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

    Master's student in the Postgraduate Program in Physical Education PPGEF/UFTM, in the line of research of the Epidemiology of Physical Activity. Professor of Physical Education at the State University of Bahia (UNEB). Member of the Physical Exercise and Health Sciences Study Group and of the Physical Activity and Health Study Center - NEAFISA/UFTM.

  • Ruthe Tamara Martins Mendes, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

    Master's student in the graduate program in Physical Education PPGEF/UFTM, sub-area Epidemiology of Physical Activity. Physical Education Professional from the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM. Student of the Physiotherapy course at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro – UFTM. Member of the Center for Studies in Physical Activity and Health - NEAFISA/UFTM.

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2024-12-20

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Vol. 12 (2024)

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ALVES, José Humberto; DAMIÃO, Eduarda Pereira; DOS SANTOS , Ramiro Henrique Conceição Santana; MENDES, Ruthe Tamara Martins; SASAKI, Jeffer Eidi; VIRTUOSO JÚNIOR, Jair Sindra. Análise cienciométrica de estudos utilizando SOPARC: Explorando diferentes contextos na atividade física . FILES OF SPORTS SCIENCE, [S. l.], v. 12, p. 1–17, 2024. Disponível em: https://seer.uftm.edu.br/revistaeletronica/index.php/aces/article/view/8168. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.