scholarly journals A qualitative study conducted in the USA exploring Latino fathers’ beliefs, attitudes and practices related to their young children’s eating, physical activity and sedentary behaviours

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 403-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Lindsay ◽  
Sherrie F Wallington ◽  
Mario A Muñoz ◽  
Mary L Greaney
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Latino Children ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Family Based

AbstractObjectiveIncreasing evidence documents fathers’ influential role in their children’s eating, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours (SB). We aimed to expand limited existing research examining fathers’ influence in these areas by exploring Latino fathers’ beliefs, attitudes and practices related to eating, PA and SB of their young children.DesignSeven focus group discussions were conducted in Spanish with Latino fathers (n 28) of children aged 2–8 years. Audio recordings were transcribed and translated verbatim without identifiers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify key concepts and themes using NVivo 11 software.ResultsFathers expressed positive beliefs and attitudes about the importance of healthy eating for their young children, themselves and their families. Nevertheless, the majority reported familial practices including eating out, getting take-out, etc. that have been linked to increased obesity risk among Latino children. Fathers were more involved and engaged in children’s PA than eating and feeding. However, several fathers reported engaging predominantly in sedentary activities with their children, appeared permissive of children’s sedentary habits and struggled to set limits on children’s screen-time.ConclusionsWe provide new information on Latino fathers’ beliefs and child feeding and PA practices that may provide important targets for interventions aimed at promoting healthful eating and PA behaviours of Latino children. Future research should further quantify the influence of Latino fathers’ parenting styles and practices on development of children’s eating, PA and SB. This information is needed to identify risk factors amenable to interventions and to design culturally appropriate parenting and family-based interventions targeting Latino children’s home environment and designed to meet this ethnic group’s specific needs.

The Impact of Family on Digital Addiction

2019 ◽  
pp. 20-45
Author(s):  
Bahadir Bozoglan
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Parental Guidance ◽  
Family Based

As the internet becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, there is a growing concern on the antecedents that contribute to some of the adverse effects such as internet addiction. Parents are important and influential agents, and their parenting practices may promote or prevent the development of internet-related problems. This chapter provides a review of family factors surrounding child internet addiction such as parental monitoring and parental guidance, parental mediation, internet parenting styles, parental norms and behaviors, parent and child characteristics, family functioning and parent marital conflict, quality of the parent-child and peer relationship and culture as highlighted in previous research. Common limitations on past research on family factors and child internet addiction are noted and future research directions are suggested. Finally, family-based solutions and recommendations to prevent children from developing internet addiction are provided in the light of previous findings.

Physiological and health implications of a sedentary lifestyle

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 725-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Stephen Tremblay ◽  
Rachel Christine Colley ◽  
Travis John Saunders ◽  
Genevieve Nissa Healy ◽  
Neville Owen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
Key Terms

Sedentary behaviour is associated with deleterious health outcomes, which differ from those that can be attributed to a lack of moderate to vigorous physical activity. This has led to the field of “sedentary physiology”, which may be considered as separate and distinct from exercise physiology. This paper gives an overview of this emerging area of research and highlights the ways that it differs from traditional exercise physiology. Definitions of key terms associated with the field of sedentary physiology and a review of the self-report and objective methods for assessing sedentary behaviour are provided. Proposed mechanisms of sedentary physiology are examined, and how they differ from those linking physical activity and health are highlighted. Evidence relating to associations of sedentary behaviours with major health outcomes and the population prevalence and correlates of sedentary behaviours are reviewed. Recommendations for future research are proposed.

scholarly journals Examining Influences of Parenting Styles and Practices on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors in Latino Children in the United States: Integrative Review (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Lindsay ◽  
Minerva Wasserman ◽  
Mario A Muñoz ◽  
Sherrie F Wallington ◽  
Mary L Greaney
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Additional Research ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Latino Children ◽  
Mexican Immigrant ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors

BACKGROUND Research indicates that parents influence their children’s physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB) through their parenting styles and practices. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this paper were to evaluate existing research examining the associations between parenting styles, parenting practices, and PA and SB among Latino children aged between 2 and 12 years, highlight limitations of the existing research, and generate suggestions for future research. METHODS The method of this integrative review was informed by methods developed by Whittemore and Knafl, which allow for the inclusion of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses guidelines, five electronic academic databases (PubMed, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, and CINAHL) were searched for peer-reviewed, full-text papers published in English. Of the 641 unique citations identified, 67 full-text papers were retrieved, and 16 were selected for review. RESULTS The majority of the 16 reviewed studies were conducted with predominantly Mexican American or Mexican immigrant samples, and only 1 study examined the association between parenting styles and Latino children’s PA and SB. Most (n=15) reviewed studies assessed the influence of parenting practices on children’s PA and SB, and they provide good evidence that parenting practices such as offering verbal encouragement, prompting the child to be physically active, providing logistic support, engaging and being involved in PA, monitoring, and offering reinforcement and rewards encourage, facilitate, or increase children’s PA. The examined studies also provide evidence that parenting practices, such as setting rules and implementing PA restrictions due to safety concerns, weather, and using psychological control discourage, hinder, or decrease children’s PA. CONCLUSIONS Because this review found a very small number of studies examining the relationship between parenting styles and Latino children’s PA and SB, additional research is needed. Given that the majority of reviewed studies were conducted with predominantly Mexican American or Mexican immigrant samples, additional research examining parenting styles, parenting practices, and PA and SB among multiethnic Latino groups is needed to design interventions tailored to the needs of this ethnically diverse population group.

scholarly journals Study Protocol for the Evaluation of “SuperFIT”, a Multicomponent Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention Approach for Preschools and Families

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
Ilona van de Kolk ◽  
Sanne M. P. L. Gerards ◽  
Lisa S. E. Harms ◽  
Stef P. J. Kremers ◽  
Angela M. H. S. van Dinther-Erkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Family Intervention ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Intervention Approach ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity ◽  
Family Based

The promotion of healthy energy balance-related behaviours (EBRB) is already important for children at a young age. Different settings, for example childcare and home, play an important role in the EBRB of young children. Further, factors in different types of environment (e.g., physical, sociocultural and political) influence their behaviours. SuperFIT (Systems of Underprivileged Preschoolers in their home and preschool EnviRonment: Family Intervention Trial) is a comprehensive, integrated intervention approach for 2–4 year old children. This paper describes the development and design of the evaluation of SuperFIT. The SuperFIT intervention approach consists of preschool-based, family-based, and community-based components. Intervention activities aimed at changing the physical, sociocultural and political environments in each setting and establishing an increased alignment between the settings. A quasi-experimental design was adopted with twelve intervention and nine control preschools to evaluate effectiveness. The primary outcomes were Body Mass Index (BMI) z-scores (objectively assessed height and weight), dietary intake (24 h recall), and physical activity (accelerometer) of the children. Further, the effects on the nutrition- and physical activity-related practices of preschool teachers and parents were evaluated (questionnaires). Intervention effectiveness was evaluated using linear mixed models. Process evaluation was performed using mixed methods; both quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (observations and in-depth interviews) measures were used. The comprehensive, integrated approach of SuperFIT is expected to support healthy EBRB in young children.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Australian Trainee Childcare Educators Regarding Their Role in the Feeding Behaviours of Young Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3712
Author(s):  
Penelope Love ◽  
Melissa Walsh ◽  
Karen J. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Critical Time ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Child Feeding Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Early childhood (2–5 years) is acknowledged as a critical time for the establishment of healthy behaviours. The increasing number of children and amount of time spent in childcare provides strong rationale to explore the important role that childcare services and childcare educators play in influencing healthy eating behaviours of young children in their care. Methods: This study used a qualitative exploratory approach to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Australian childcare trainee educators’ regarding their role in the feeding of young children. Results: All participants agreed that feeding of young children was an important part of their role, but described challenges to the promotion of healthy eating and the adoption of responsive child feeding practices. These included personal beliefs and experiences with food, the bi-directional nature of child feeding, conflicting parental requests and/or unsupportive centre-based policies and procedures. Conclusion: Training about responsive child feeding practices within the childcare sector should include all childcare staff; aim to enhance relational efficacy and communication skills with parents; and empower childcare staff to lead organisational change. To support this, childcare centres need to provide coherent centre-based healthy eating policies inclusive of healthy food provision and desirable feeding practices.

scholarly journals Latino Family Childcare Providers’ Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Promotion of Healthy Behaviors among Preschool Children: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana C. Lindsay ◽  
Judith A. Salkeld ◽  
Mary L. Greaney ◽  
Faith D. Sands
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Child Care ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Latino Children ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

Background. The continuing rise of obesity among Latinos is a public health concern with an immediate need for early prevention. Changes in family structures have increased demand and reliance for child care for young children. Latino children are the fastest-growing segment of the child population in the United States, and research shows that Latino families use preschools and day care centers much less than those of other ethnic groups, apparently because of cultural preferences for family-like care.Objectives. Given that many low income Latino children attend family child care homes (FCCHs), there is a need to explore the role that FCCH providers may play in establishing and reinforcing children’s early healthful eating and physical activity behaviors and consequently in the prevention of childhood obesity.Design. Using purposive sampling, six focus groups were conducted in Spanish with licensed Latino FCCH providersn=44. Data was analyzed to identify recurrent themes.Results. Latino FCCH providers described how they play an influential role in promoting healthful eating and physical activity behaviors of preschool children in their care. They also identified many barriers and challenges in establishing and maintaining healthful nutrition and physical activity behaviors, including high cost of healthy foods, cold weather, and physical environment of FCCH.Conclusions. Latino FCCH providers can have a strong impact in promoting healthful behaviors in low-income, Latino communities. They may be able to effectively deliver interventions targeting low-income, minority families to promote healthful eating and physical activity behaviors and prevent child obesity.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and the Home Environment of Pre-School-Aged Children in Urban Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3362
Author(s):  
Jessica C. Watterworth ◽  
Jill Korsiak ◽  
Farhana K. Keya ◽  
Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos ◽  
Abdullah Al Mahmud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

Physical activity (PA) is a key determinant of health and development, yet few studies have examined PA levels and risk factors for low PA among young children in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to describe the PA and sedentary (SED) behavior levels of preschool-aged children in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and to estimate the associations between potential risk factors in the home built environment and moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA). In a sample of preschool-aged children (n = 65) in Dhaka, PA and SED behavior were measured for 7 days using ActiGraph GT3X-BT accelerometers. Characteristics of the home built environment, socioeconomic factors, and anthropometry were also measured. Linear mixed-effects models were used to estimate multivariable-adjusted associations between characteristics of the home environment and MVPA. Preschool-aged children spent a mean (±standard deviation) 421 ± 48 and 82 ± 23 min per day sedentary and in MVPA, respectively. There were no statistically significant associations between factors in the home built environment (indoor area, presence of an open stairwell, and presence of gross motor activity facilitating items) and MVPA. These findings suggest that the studied characteristics of the home built environment may not significantly influence the MVPA observed among preschool-aged children in Dhaka. Future research should focus on other structural and behavioral factors that facilitate PA among young children in dense urban settings.

The Role of Family Factors in Internet Addiction Among Children and Adolescents

2018 ◽  
pp. 146-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahadir Bozoglan
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Parental Guidance ◽  
Family Based

As the Internet becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, there is a growing concern on the antecedents that contribute to some of the adverse effects such as Internet addiction. Parents are important and influential agents, and their parenting practices may promote or prevent the development of Internet-related problems. This chapter provides a review of family factors surrounding child and adolescent Internet addiction such as parental monitoring and parental guidance, parental mediation, Internet parenting styles, parental norms and behaviors, parent and child characteristics, family functioning and parent marital conflict, quality of the parent-child and peer relationship and culture as highlighted in previous research. Common limitations on past research on family factors and child and adolescent Internet addiction are noted and future research directions are suggested. Finally, family-based solutions and recommendations to prevent children and adolescents from developing Internet addiction are provided in the light of previous findings.

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