scholarly journals Mother’s perspective of maintaining an active outdoor leisure time of a preschool child

2021 ◽  
pp. 83-97
Author(s):  
Saša Pišot
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
The Family ◽  
Active Leisure

In the contemporary life of a family, mothers are often faced with a conflict between work and family in order to assure a healthy childhood for their children. How to provide active leisure time for a child in accordance with healthy lifestyle guidelines, and what factors affecting the quantity and quality of a child’s physical activity, have been researched from the perspective of mothers. The qualitative and quantitative methods of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews (n=54) with mothers were executed with the aim to study important factors which distract mothers and their children from ensuring physically active leisure time. Additionally, the possible correlation of children’s motor efficiency and family characteristics were studied. From the mother’s perspective we found that “lack of time” along with “weather conditions” were two major obstacles. Mothers also indicated “the access to recreational facilities” and “health of a child” as common impetuses for active outdoor leisure time. Additionally, comparison of family characteristics showed that active family leisure behavior is influenced by i) demographic and personal factors of the family (family size, SES , sports history), ii) social factors (employment and schedule of employment, financial status of the family, social networks support), and iii) environmental factors (weather, accessibility, and safe conditions for physical activity, as well as living conditions). Because environmental factors are harder to change, we need to pay attention to demographic, personal, and social factors of mothers (families) with reduced possibilities and enable them to ensure conditions for healthy child development.

Readiness to change level of physical activity in leisure time among physically inactive Danish adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 785-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pia V. Pedersen ◽  
Mette Kjøller ◽  
Ola Ekholm ◽  
Morten Grønbæk ◽  
Tine Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Multiple Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Danish Health ◽  
The Family ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
Physically Inactive

Aims: The study examined readiness to change the level of physical activity in leisure time among physically inactive adults, the sociodemographic, lifestyle-related and social factors associated with readiness to change, and finally the various kinds of help to become more physically active required by people who are ready to change and by those not ready to change. Materials and methods: Data were derived from the national representative Danish Health Interview Survey 2005 and included 9,160 physically inactive persons between 16 and 79 years of age. Data were analysed using multiple logistic regression and multiple correspondence analysis. Results: In all, 52 % of the physically inactive respondents stated they were ready to change their level of physical activity. Men had higher odds of being ready to change than women. Readiness to change decreased with age and increased with increasing levels of education. Those ready to change led an active and social lifestyle characterized by considerable health-oriented engagement, while the opposite characterised those not ready to change. Those ready to change wanted help to become more physically active in the form of e.g. opportunities for physical activity at work or help and support from the family. Those not ready to change wanted help from a general practitioner or did not want help at all. Conclusions: Those ready to change and those not ready to change were characterized by very different sociodemographic, lifestyle-related and social factors. This knowledge will benefit prevention initiatives and elucidates the necessity of targeting the initiatives.

scholarly journals Perceived Barriers to Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Adults: An Ecological Perspective

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ester Cerin ◽  
Evie Leslie ◽  
Takemi Sugiyama ◽  
Neville Owen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Recreational Walking

Background:Perceived barriers are modifiable correlates of participation in physical activity. Associations of specific perceived barriers with participation in and level of walking for recreation, and other leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) were examined. Personal, social, and environmental factors associated with these perceived barriers were then examined.Methods:From 2003 to 2004, 2 surveys collected data on recreational walking and other LTPA, perceived barriers to participation, and personal, social, and environmental attributes, from 2194 Australian adults. Zero-inflated negative binomial regression models examined associations of perceived barriers with walking and other LTPA. Generalized linear models identified the correlates of these perceived barriers.Results:The perceived barriers of lack of motivation and time were associated with level of LTPA, while lack of motivation, poor health, and lack of facilities were associated with the odds of non-participation in LTPA. Personal, social, and environmental factors independently contributed to variations in perceived barriers.Conclusions:Level and likelihood of participation in LTPA are associated with different perceived barriers. Perceived barriers are a function of both nonmodifiable personal factors and potentially modifiable personal, social, and environmental factors. These findings suggest that the provision of relevant environmental opportunities and social support may effectively reduce perceived barriers to LTPA.

Neighborhood Environment, Access to Places for Activity, and Leisure-Time Physical Activity in a Diverse North Carolina Population

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara L. Huston ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
Philip Bors ◽  
Ziya Gizlice
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Neighborhood Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional

Purpose. To examine associations between perceived neighborhood characteristics, access to places for activity, and leisure-time physical activity. Design. Cross-sectional telephone survey. Setting. Cabarrus, Henderson, Pitt, Robeson, Surry, and Wake counties in North Carolina. Subjects. Population-based sample of 1796 adults at least 18 years of age residing in the six counties. Measures. The 133-item questionnaire assessed self-reported leisure-time physical activity and perceptions of neighborhood characteristics (sidewalks, trails, heavy traffic, streetlights, unattended dogs, and safety from crime) and general access to places for physical activity. Results. Trails, streetlights, and access to places were positively associated with engaging in any leisure activity: unadjusted odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]); 1.62 (1.09–2.41), 1.57 (1.14–2.17), and 2.94 (1.91–4.52), respectively. Trails and access to places were positively associated with engaging in the recommended amount of leisure activity: 1.49 (1.00–2.22), and 2.28 (1.30–4.00), respectively). In multivariable logistic regression modeling including environmental factors and demographics, access to places was associated with any activity (2.23 [1.44–3.44]) and recommended activity (2.15 [1.23–3.77]), and trails were associated with recommended activity (1.51 [1.00–2.28]). Conclusion. Certain neighborhood characteristics, particularly trails, and access to places for physical activity may be associated with leisure activity levels. In this study, perceived neighborhood environmental factors and access to places for physical activity were strongly associated with race, education, and income.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AT UNIVERSITY

2020 ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Branislav Dragić ◽  
Emilija Petković ◽  
Ana Lilić ◽  
Marko Joksimović
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Electronic Engineering ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Long Form ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The University ◽  
Active Leisure

The aim of this research was to determine the difference in the level of physical activity (PA) in students of four faculties of the University of Niš whose curricula do not include physical education (PE) classes. The PA level was evaluated using a questionnaire for the self-evaluation of PA (IPAQ-long form). The research included students of the Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Electronic Engineering of the University of Niš (n=109; age: 22±0.6 months). A significant difference was determined in the level of PA among the students of the University of Niš (p=0.000). However, differences in PA during leisure time have not been determined (p=0.109). One of the reasons is the active leisure time of the student population, which through sports activities compensates for the lack of PE classes at the faculties in question.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF CHILDREN IN PRE-SCHOOL AGE IN THE OPINION OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS FROM KINDERGARTENS IN UKRAINE

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 613-622
Author(s):  
Stanislawa Nazaruk ◽  
Helena Konowaluk-Nikitin ◽  
Andrii Poruchynskyi ◽  
Olena Dmytrotsa ◽  
Tetiana Poruchynska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Pope John Paul Ii ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
The Family ◽  
National University ◽  
Physical Activity Classes ◽  
Low Activity

Bearing in mind the proper development of a young person, attention should be paid to shaping certain habits related to physical activity during childhood. The child's physical activity influences various parameters of his health, both today and in the future. In connection with the implementation of joint research between partner universities: Lesya Ukrainka Eastern European National University and Pope John Paul II State School of Higher Education in Biala Podlaska, Poland there was examined the level of physical activity of children aged 5-6 within one day including factors such as: age, sex, participation in sections in kindergarten and their leisure time. 250 children from kindergartens in Lutsk took part in the research. The research results showed that the majority of children show low activity, which may adversely affect their health. Therefore, there is a necessity to organize various kinds of physical activity classes for children, both in the family and in kindergarten.

Perception assessment of environmental factors related to leisure-time physical activity in an urban stream corridor

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 688-705
Author(s):  
Irene Gargiulo ◽  
Marta Benages-Albert ◽  
Xavier Garcia ◽  
Pere Vall-Casas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Stream

scholarly journals Lipid profile in men and women with different levels of sports participation and physical activity

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1098-1106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tineke Scheers ◽  
Renaat Philippaerts ◽  
Leen Van Langendonck ◽  
William Duquet ◽  
Nathalie Duvigneaud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Active Leisure

AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of the present study was to analyse the lipid profile in men and women differentiated according to energy expenditure during sports participation (EESPORT), energy expenditure during active leisure time (EEALT) and overall energy expenditure (EETOTAL).DesignThe subjects were grouped by sex, age, EESPORT, EEALT and EETOTAL. Group differences were analysed using analyses of covariance with BMI and alcohol consumption as covariates.SettingPhysical activity was assessed using the Flemish Physical Activity Computerised Questionnaire. Fasting blood samples were taken to measure total cholesterol (TC), TAG, HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C), LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and the ratio TC:HDL-C.SubjectsThe study sample consisted of 1170 Flemish men and women between 18 and 75 years of age.ResultsDifferences in lipid profile were observed in the younger age group (<45 years), all in favour of the most active group. More specifically, when differentiating by EEALT and EETOTAL, men had a healthier lipid profile for TAG, HDL-C and TC:HDL-C. Differentiation according to EESPORT revealed the same significant results except for TAG. In women significant results for HDL-C, LDL-C and TC:HDL-C were found when differentiated by EESPORT.ConclusionsMen and women <45 years of age with higher levels of energy expenditure due to sport show a better lipid profile than their sedentary counterparts. When differentiating subjects according to energy expenditure during active leisure time or overall energy expenditure, only in men was a healthier lipid profile observed in favour of the most active subjects.

scholarly journals Leisure-time physical activity among women in a neighbourhood in Bogotá, Colombia: prevalence and socio-demographic correlates

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1103-1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Fernando Gómez ◽  
Julio Cesar Mateus ◽  
Gustavo Cabrera
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Demographic Correlates

This study measured the prevalence of leisure-time physical activity in women from 18 to 69 years of age and identified correlated social factors in the neighborhood of Santafe, Bogotá, Colombia. Levels of physical activity were calculated through a population survey (n = 1,045). Logistic regression modeling identified factors associated with inactivity. Some 79.1% of respondents reported being inactive; 15.7% practiced physical exercise irregularly; and 5.2% regularly practiced physical exercise. After adjustment of covariates, physical inactivity was associated with not participating in recreational weekend activities on Sundays and not planning to lose weight. The results of this study show the high proportion of physically inactive women in a community in Bogotá Intervention strategies should be developed to reinforce recreational weekend activities on promoted by the Municipality.

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