A Longitudinal Study of the Family Physical Activity Environment and Physical Activity among Youth

2010158 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Verity Cleland · The David Hume Institute

Anna Timperio · The David Hume Institute

Jo Salmon · Deakin University

Clare Hume · Wild Salmon Center

Amanda Telford · The David Hume Institute

David Crawford · Federation University

Abstract

Longitudinal relationships, although weak in magnitude, were observed between the family environment and MVPA among youth. Interventions promoting maternal role modeling, paternal reinforcement of and support for PA, and maternal and sibling coparticipation in PA with youth are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Health and Wellbeing Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Health Promotion

Volume 25, Issue 3, pp. 159-167

DOI: 10.4278/ajhp.090303-quan-93

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