Mothers' Perspectives on Physical Activity Co-Participation With Young Children: Examining Thoughts and Racial Differences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While mothers have an important role in shaping their children's physical activity (PA) behaviours, their participation in PA with their young child is limited. This study aimed to understand mothers' perceptions of co-participation of PA (co-PA) with their young child and compared these perceptions between White and Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) mothers.

Methods

Thirty mothers (White: n = 14; BIPOC: n = 16) with a 2-to-5-year-old child were interviewed about their current co-PA interactions with their child. A thematic analysis approach was used to determine themes and subthemes for all mothers and by racial category.

Results

Co-PA was important within a technological society as it allowed for bonding time, educational opportunities and h

SUBMITTER: Cook K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659774 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature