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The Association Between Father Support and Daughter Physical Activity: Insights From a Study Involving U.S. Latina
Taynara Formagini1,2, Alma I Behar3, Jennifer Schneider2
1Department of Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|January 18, 2025
Summary
Father support is linked to physical activity in Latina girls. This connection is stronger for healthy-weight pre-teens, suggesting weight may influence the impact of paternal encouragement on activity levels.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Social support, especially familial, is vital for promoting physical activity (PA) in adolescents.
- Understanding factors influencing PA in diverse youth populations is critical for public health initiatives.
- Previous research highlights the importance of parental involvement in children's health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between father support and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in Latina pre-teen girls.
- To explore whether body mass index (BMI) moderates the relationship between father support and MVPA.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from 60 Latina girls (aged 8-11) in San Diego County.
- MVPA was objectively measured using accelerometry.
- Father support was assessed via a composite measure derived from maternal reports using exploratory factor analysis.
Main Results:
- Father support showed a significant positive association with MVPA after adjusting for covariates (age, income, acculturation, maternal support).
- The association between father support and MVPA became non-significant when BMI z-score (zBMI) was included in the model.
- A significant positive association was found between father support and MVPA for healthy-weight girls, but not for girls with overweight/obesity.
Conclusions:
- Father support may be positively associated with daughters' MVPA, particularly among girls with a healthy weight.
- The moderating role of BMI suggests that weight status could influence the effectiveness of father support on physical activity.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms behind the diminished association in girls with overweight/obesity.
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