OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationships between 2 parenting styles and family nutrition and physical activity. METHODS: Parents of elementary/primary school children in the southeastern United States (N = 145) completed surveys regarding family relationships and health behaviors. RESULTS: Parents exhibiting a laissez-faire parenting style reported lower levels of family nutrition and physical activity. In addition, parent BMI moderated the relationship between laissez-faire parenting and these health behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that family-oriented nutrition and physical activity programs may benefit from including a focus on decreasing laissez-faire parenting, as well as helping overweight parents reduce their BMIs.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationships between 2 parenting styles and family nutrition and physical activity. METHODS: Parents of elementary/primary school children in the southeastern United States (N = 145) completed surveys regarding family relationships and health behaviors. RESULTS: Parents exhibiting a laissez-faire parenting style reported lower levels of family nutrition and physical activity. In addition, parent BMI moderated the relationship between laissez-faire parenting and these health behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that family-oriented nutrition and physical activity programs may benefit from including a focus on decreasing laissez-faire parenting, as well as helping overweight parents reduce their BMIs.
Authors: Caitlin Torrence; Sarah F Griffin; Laura Rolke; Kelli Kenison; AltaMae Marvin Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2018-09-13 Impact factor: 3.390