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Differing views regarding diet and physical activity: adolescents versus parents' perspectives
Kristen M J Azar1, Meghan Halley2, Nan Lv3
1Sutter Health Center for Health Systems Research, 795 El Camino Real, Ames Building, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA. azark@sutterhealth.org.
BMC Pediatrics
|March 30, 2020
Summary
Parents and adolescents have differing views on parental support for healthy habits. Aligning these expectations is key for effective adolescent weight management interventions.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Over one-third of US adolescents (12-19 years) are overweight or obese.
- Obesity prevalence in adolescents necessitates effective weight management interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine parental and peer influences on diet and physical activity in overweight/obese adolescents (14-18 years).
- Inform the development of targeted weight management interventions for adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative thematic analysis of focus groups and interviews with adolescents and parents.
- Paired analysis of adolescent-parent dyads within a large Northern California healthcare system.
Main Results:
- Parents overestimated their support compared to adolescents' perceptions.
- Discrepancies noted between parents and adolescents regarding parental influence on lifestyle behaviors.
- Shared views identified on the influential role of peers in adolescent lifestyle behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Differing perceptions between parents and adolescents highlight a need for improved communication.
- Interventions should focus on aligning parent and adolescent expectations for weight management.
- Addressing peer influences alongside parental support is crucial for adolescent health.
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