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Physical Activity Pattern of Malaysian Preschoolers: Environment, Barriers, and Motivators for Active Play

Shoo Thien Lee1, Jyh Eiin Wong2, Wei Wen Ong1

  • 1Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
|March 31, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Boys engage in more active play and screen time than girls. Safety is a key barrier, while child enjoyment is the main motivator for active play in preschoolers.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Childhood physical activity is linked to individual traits and environmental influences.
  • Understanding factors affecting preschoolers' activity levels is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare physical activity levels in preschoolers across different sociodemographic groups.
  • To identify barriers, motivators, and environmental factors influencing active play in young children.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from parents of 835 preschoolers.
  • Analysis of time spent on active play, quiet play, and screen time.
  • Inclusion of sociodemographic characteristics and environmental factors.

Main Results:

  • Boys exhibited higher active play and screen time compared to girls.
  • Significant regional variations in quiet play were observed across Malaysia.
  • 40% of children met physical activity recommendations; 27% exceeded screen time limits.

Conclusions:

  • Sociodemographic factors and the environment significantly impact children's physical activity.
  • Safety concerns and child enjoyment are critical factors in promoting active play.
  • Intervention programs should integrate these findings for effective childhood obesity prevention.

Keywords:
active playbarriersmotivatorsphysical activitypreschoolersquiet playscreen timesociodemography

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