1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«[T]he first aim [of this study] was to identify individual- and family-level correlates of PA [physical activity] using a dyadic analysis approach. [T]he second aim of the study was to examine the moderating role of SES [socio-economic status] on correlates of PA.» (p. 1219)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
L’échantillon est composé de 1000 dyades parent-enfant provenant de l’ensemble des régions administratives du Québec.

Instruments :
Questionnaire

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse statistique

3. Résumé

«In line with existing knowledge regarding family PA, the present findings revealed a shared pattern of PA (17.4%) in families living with a tween girl. This finding suggests the need to further examine correlates of PA among families as a whole rather than at the individual level solely. On the other hand, shared patterns of PA were not observed in families living with a boy, suggesting that boys might be more independent from their parents with regard to PA. One explanation of the present finding may be that 74.7% of respondents were mothers, highlighting the fact that mothers and sons may not share that same patterns of PA as mothers and daughters might do. In line with this hypothesis, it has been observed that mothers’ level of PA was associated with girls’ level of PA, but not with boys. Sedentary activities were negatively associated with PA among both parent-daughter and parent-son dyads. Although a growing body of knowledge suggests that sedentary activities are conceptually and empirically independent behaviours from PA, this result suggests that strategies aimed at reducing sedentary behaviours may influence PA. Also, a positive influence of family co-participation in PA was observed in this study.» (p. 1221-1222)