Influences on Preschool Children's Physical Activity Exploration Through Focus Groups

被引:31
作者
Hinkley, Trina [1 ]
Salmon, Jo [1 ]
Okely, Anthony D. [2 ]
Crawford, David [1 ]
Hesketh, Kylie [1 ]
机构
[1] Deakin Univ, Sch Exercise & Nutr Sci, Ctr Phys Act & Nutr Res, Burwood, Vic 3125, Australia
[2] Univ Wollongong, Interdisciplinary Educ Res Inst, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
关键词
children; ecological model; focus groups; health behavior; physical activity; PARENTS PERCEPTIONS; YOUNG-CHILDREN; ACTIVITY LEVEL; RISK-FACTORS; FOOD-INTAKE; ENVIRONMENT; BEHAVIORS; OBESITY; HEALTH; PLAY;
D O I
10.1097/FCH.0b013e31820590d6
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
This study explored mothers' perceptions of influences on preschoolers' physical activity. Six semistructured focus groups with 23 mothers were conducted across a range of socioeconomic position locations. Mothers identified 4 key areas of influence: child fundamentals (eg, sex, personality), parent power (eg, rules, support), people to share with (eg, peers, adults), and places and things (eg, physical environments, toys). No substantial differences in themes were identified among socioeconomic position groups. Influences on preschoolers' physical activity are multidimensional, multifactorial, and support the use of ecological models to conceptualize and understand the influencing factors. Associations among factors influencing preschoolers' physical activity should be further investigated through quantitative research.
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页数:12
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