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Melinda Forthofer1, Marsha Dowda2, Kerry McIver2
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Room 454, Columbia, SC, 29201, USA. forthofer@sc.edu.
Maternal and Child Health Journal
|December 10, 2015
Summary
Maternal support for physical activity (PA) is linked to children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Behavioral Science
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Parental support influences children's physical activity (PA).
- Limited research compares parent and child perceptions of this support.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess agreement between child and parent perceptions of parental support for PA.
- To determine if these perceptions correlate with objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in children.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 693 5th graders.
- Objective PA measurement using accelerometers.
- Mixed-model regression analyses examined child- and mother-reported perceptions of parental support.
Main Results:
- Child and mother perceptions of parental support for PA showed agreement.
- Mothers' perceptions, not children's, significantly predicted children's PA (Total, After School, Evening MVPA).
- Associations were stronger in boys than in girls.
Conclusions:
- Maternal perceptions of support for physical activity (PA) may be a key factor in children's activity levels.
- Relying solely on children's reports may miss critical influences on their PA.
- Future research should consider maternal perspectives in understanding and promoting children's PA.
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