Parental Influence on Physical Activity of Children with Disabilities |
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| Authors: | Erin A Siebert Jessica Hamm Joonkoo Yun |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA;2. Exercise and Sport Science, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, USA |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to identify parental influences on physical activity behaviours of children with disabilities. One hundred and forty-eight parents of children with disabilities responded to a survey about factors related to parent and child physical activity, parental support and belief in their child’s abilities regarding physical activity. The results of multiple regression revealed that parents’ perceived competence of their child’s physical ability and parental support were the key factors of promoting physical activity behaviours of children with disabilities. Findings from this study should be utilised to inform parents on the ways that they can be most helpful for improving the physical activity experiences of their children. |
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| Keywords: | Children with disabilities guardians individuals with disabilities parents parental influence physical activity survey youth with disabilities |
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