Physical activity and screen-media-related parenting practices have different associations with children's objectively measured physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children's physical activity (PA) is inversely associated with children's weight status. Parents may be an important influence on children's PA by restricting sedentary time or supporting PA. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of PA and screen-media-related [television (TV) and videogame] parenting practices with children's PA.

Methods

Secondary analyses of baseline data were performed from an intervention with 9- to 12-year-olds who received active or inactive videogames (n=83) to promote PA. Children's PA was assessed with 1 week of accelerometry at baseline. Parents reported their PA, TV, and videogame parenting practices and child's bedroom screen-media availability. Associations were investigated using Spearman's partial correlations and

SUBMITTER: O'Connor TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3791041 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature