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Parental Attitudes And Perceptions Related To Their Children's Physical Activity And Eating Patterns, Megan Leatham Dubois
Parental Attitudes And Perceptions Related To Their Children's Physical Activity And Eating Patterns, Megan Leatham Dubois
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Children's physical inactivity and poor eating patterns have received a great deal of attention in our country and worldwide. Studies have been conducted to identify determinates related to children's physical activity and eating patterns and to identify strategies for promoting positive behaviors. Parental support is a well-accepted determinate of children's physical activity and eating patterns. However, little qualitative research has been done to determine parental attitudes and perceptions related to this critical role.
First, the study sought to gain a greater understanding of parental perspectives on their children's physical activity and eating patterns. Second, the study examined parental attitudes and …
The Ecological Influences Of Community Trail Use And Physical Activity Among Female Trail Users, Sarah N. Moulton
The Ecological Influences Of Community Trail Use And Physical Activity Among Female Trail Users, Sarah N. Moulton
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Despite great effort to improve physical activity, little success has come to pass. Due to this, some researchers have shifted from individual approaches to promoting physical activity to multilevel environmental approaches. One of these multifaceted environmental approaches is through community trails. A small body of research has suggested that community trails may be a successful ecological approach to promoting physical activity. However, the research is minimal and inconsistent in supporting effectiveness of community trails for promoting physical activity.
This study sought to examine ecological factors to learn if and how they might influence trail use among women. The ecological factors …