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Parental perception of child weight: a concept analysis
1WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 5, 2013
Summary
Parental perception of child weight is complex, involving recognition of size, appearance, and health impacts. Understanding these perceptions can motivate families toward healthier lifestyles and achieving a child's healthy weight.
Area of Science:
- Child Health
- Parenting Studies
- Obesity Research
Background:
- Parental perception of child weight lacks a clear conceptual definition.
- Concept analysis is crucial for defining parental perception of child weight.
- Understanding parental perception is vital for child obesity interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a concept analysis of parental perception of child weight.
- To develop a conceptual definition for parental perception of child weight.
- To propose a middle-range theory on parental perception of child weight.
Main Methods:
- Guided by Rodgers's evolutionary concept analysis.
- Searched multiple nursing and social science databases (2000-2012).
- Reviewed 58 articles, identifying attributes, antecedents, and consequences through thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Identified five key attributes: recognition of body size, appearance, functional, psychosocial, and health effects.
- Antecedents include parental beliefs, societal norms, and parental health status.
- Consequences involve parental concern, increased knowledge, motivation for change, and family lifestyle adjustments.
Conclusions:
- Proposed a middle-range theory of parental perception of child weight.
- Recognizing weight issues can motivate parents to initiate lifestyle changes.
- The ultimate aim is achieving a healthy weight for the child.
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