SynthesisInternational journal of behavioral medicine2020
Correlates of Parental Support of Child and Youth Physical Activity: a Systematic Review.
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- Estimated Prevalence of Compliance With Muscle-Strengthening Activity Recommendations in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2025Pooled it
- Association between child and youth physical activity and family functioning: a systematic review of observational studies.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Pooled it
- Parents' experiences of family-based physical activity interventions: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Pooled it
- Occupational Mobility and Chronic Health Conditions in Middle and Later Life: A Systematic Review.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2023Pooled it
- The Effects of a Multicomponent Social Support Intervention on Physical Fitness and Exercise Attitude in Children: A 12-Week Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
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- Exploring a parent-focused physical literacy intervention for early childhood: a pragmatic controlled trial of the PLAYshop.BMC public health · 2022Trial
- Longitudinal Relationships Between Parental Support and Physical Activity Behavior among Hispanic Children with Overweight/Obesity.Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences · 2026Article
- Physical Activity Guidance Resources for Rural Families of Neurodiverse or Developmentally Diverse Children: Exploratory Co-Design Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Article
- Acceptability, Perceived Feasibility and Perceived Impact of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Informed Emotion Regulation Program to Assist Parents in Supporting Their Children's Physical Activity: A Qualitative Proof-of-Concept Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Associations between parental role modeling of physical activity and overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: words, actions, or both? A cross-sectional study of young children's population in Shanghai.BMC public health · 2026Article
- The Effects of Family Sports on Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- A Home-Based Intervention to Improve Adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in Young Children: Protocol for a Mobile App-Based Randomized Control Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Psychosocial correlates of children's football participation: a psychological network analysis of parental support, stereotypes, and dualistic passions.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Family, social, and built environment: examining associations with physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
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- A psychological network analysis of parental and peer support on children's football participation: the bridging role of self-efficacy.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Parental Beliefs, Parental Support, and Physical Activity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Network Analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- The role of parental involvement in fundamental movement skills among Hungarian school-aged children.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundRegular physical activity (PA) is important to the health of children and tracks to positive health profiles in adulthood. Parental support of child and youth PA is a key determinant of subsequent behavior, yet the correlates of parental support behaviors are poorly understood. The purpose of this paper was to review and appraise current evidence on the correlates of parental support of child and youth PA as well as describe the measures used to assess parental support.
methodLiterature searches were conducted in September 2019 using ten common databases. Studies included published articles in peer-reviewed journals written in the English language that assessed correlates of parental support for child and youth PA using an observational design.
resultsThe initial search yielded 2917 publications, reduced to 22 studies with 19 unique data sets of low-medium quality that met inclusion criteria. Twenty potential correlates had sufficient information for appraisal. Of these, there was evidence that child age (negative association with support), parental social cognitions about support (positive relationship), and neighborhood safety (positive relationship) were reliable correlates. Parental support measurement was extremely varied, yet encouragement, logistical support, and co-participation activity were common elements across most of the measures.
conclusionParental support interventions should target both children and youth and may benefit from continued focus on cognitive-behavioral approaches and parental perceptions of safety risk. Additional research on the inter-personal, environmental, and programmatic correlates of parental support is advised, given the paucity of contemporary research.
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