Preschooler’s Physical Activity Parenting Practices (PPAPP)

Information
Author(s)
T.M. O’Connor
E. Cerin
S.O. Hughes
J. Robles
D.I. Thompson
J.A. Mendoza
T. Baranowski
R.E. Lee
Original Language
English
Translation
Portuguese
Target population
Parents
Respondent
Self
Parent Measures / Outcomes
Parenting behavior (child rearing styles etc.)
Reference
O’Connor, T. M., Cerin, E., Hughes, S. O., Robles, J., Thompson, D. I., Mendoza, J. A., Baranowski, T., & Lee, R. E.(2014). Psychometrics of the preschooler physical activity parenting practices instrument among a Latino sample. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11(1), 1-14. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2F1479-5868-11-3
Number of items
31
Name and number of scales
1. Parenting practices that encourage physical activity (17 items); 2. Parenting practices that discourage child physical activity (14 items measuring inactive transport, screen time, psychological control, safety concerns)
Cost / Licence
Free
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