OBJECTIVE: To test a conceptual model linking parental physical activity orientations,
parental support for physical activity, and children's self-efficacy perceptions with physical …

Understanding the social and environmental factors that influence physical activity is
important in the development of effective interventions to increase physical activity behavior …

Background. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate questionnaires used to
measure psychosocial determinants of physical activity in preadolescent children. Methods …

BACKGROUND: Parents are often involved in interventions to engage youth in physical
activity, but it is not clear which methods for involving parents are effective. PURPOSE: A …

Objective: To explore the relationship between social influences, self-efficacy, enjoyment,
and barriers and physical activity. Methods: Structural equation modeling examined …

BACKGROUND.: Physical activity (PA) is critical for children's normal growth and
development. The purpose of this study was to assess potential correlates of physical activity …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a conceptual model linking parent physical activity (PA)
orientations, parental support for PA, and PA behavior in preschool children. METHODS …

Background Physical inactivity is increasing among adolescents in the US, especially
among girls. Despite growing evidence that parents are an important influence on …

Background: Parents are believed to play a pivotal role in their children's health-related
behaviors, including physical activity (PA). It is currently unclear, however, at what …

Background Parental and peer support can influence children's physical activity; however,
these associations have not been fully examined in a multi-ethnic population across early …