A systematic review of methods to measure family co-participation in physical activity.

ABSTRACT: The family environment is key in influencing children's health behaviours. Encouraging family co-participation in physical activity may therefore be an effective approach to increasing children's physical activity levels. Yet, little is known about how to best assess family co-participation in physical activity. This review summarizes methods to measure family co-participation in physical activity, which was defined as joint physical activities including at least one healthy child (0-18 years) and one other family member. Methods were identified through a systematic literature search, cross-referencing pre-selected reviews and contacting research groups. Thirty-seven measurement methods were included. Questionnaires were the most common method used, with the majority assessing frequency of

SUBMITTER: Uijtdewilligen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6219698 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature