Differences in physical activities and food-related practices in relation to perceived parenting styles among (pre-) adolescents aged from 10 to 15

Robert Tomšik,Martin Dolejš

doi:10.5507/dvp.2019.005

Abstract

Differences in physical activities and food-related practices in relation to perceived parenting styles among (pre-) adolescents aged from 10 to 15

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Parents are important influences on children’s behaviour, and this influence is likely to be a function of parenting styles and practices
20% (n = 121) of the respondents were raised with a liberal parenting style and 12% (n = 70) with an authoritarian parenting style, while 11% (n = 68) of the respondents were raised with a democratic parenting style
In the overall risk behaviour, we focused on physical activity and the adolescents’ eating habits

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Parents are important influences on children’s behaviour, and this influence is likely to be a function of parenting styles and practices. Even though the literature and research often deal with more serious forms of risk behaviours (e.g. addictive and sexual risk behaviour, delinquency, etc.), forms of risk behaviours such as a lack of physical activity or unhealthy eating habits can cause health issues. These forms of risk behaviours are highly influenced by parents. Feeding practices refer to the specific goal-directed behaviours used by parents to directly influence their children’s eating. This might include attempts to increase or reduce their intake of certain foods.

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