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Contemporary research on parenting: Conceptual, methodological, and translational issues
Power, Thomas G. Sleddens, Ester F. C. Berge, Jerica Connell, Lauren Govig, Bert Hennessy, Erin Liggett, Leanne Mallan, Kimberley Maria, Diane Santa Odoms-Young, Angela
Power, Thomas G.
Sleddens, Ester F. C.
Berge, Jerica
Connell, Lauren
Govig, Bert
Hennessy, Erin
Liggett, Leanne
Mallan, Kimberley
Maria, Diane Santa
Odoms-Young, Angela
Abstract
Researchers over the last decade have documented the association between general parenting style and numerous factors related to childhood obesity (e.g., children's eating behaviors, physical activity, and weight status). Many recent childhood obesity prevention programs are family focused and designed to modify parenting behaviors thought to contribute to childhood obesity risk. This article presents a brief consideration of conceptual, methodological, and translational issues that can inform future research on the role of parenting in childhood obesity. They include: (1) General versus domain specific parenting styles and practices; (2) the role of ethnicity and culture; (3) assessing bidirectional influences; (4) broadening assessments beyond the immediate family; (5) novel approaches to parenting measurement; and (6) designing effective interventions. Numerous directions for future research are offered.
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Date
2013
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Journal article
Journal
Childhood Obesity
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Volume
9
Issue
Supplement 1
Page Range
S87-S94
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ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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