Examining a conceptual model of parental nurturance, parenting practices and physical activity among 5-6 year olds.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Parenting is an often-studied correlate of children's physical activity, however there is little research examining the associations between parenting styles, practices and the physical activity of younger children.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate whether physical activity-based parenting practices mediate the association between parenting styles and 5-6 year-old children's objectively-assessed physical activity.

Methods

770 parents self-reported parenting style (nurturance and control) and physical activity-based parenting practices (logistic and modeling support). Their 5-6 year old child wore an accelerometer for five days to measure moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Linear regression was used to examine direct and indirect (mediati

SUBMITTER: Sebire SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4714610 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature