TY - JOUR
T1 - Contemporary research on parenting
T2 - Conceptual, methodological, and translational issues
AU - Power, Thomas G.
AU - Sleddens, Ester F.C.
AU - Berge, Jerica
AU - Connell, Lauren
AU - Govig, Bert
AU - Hennessy, Erin
AU - Liggett, Leanne
AU - Mallan, Kimberley
AU - Santa Maria, Diane
AU - Odoms-Young, Angela
AU - St. George, Sara M.
PY - 2013/8/1
Y1 - 2013/8/1
N2 - Researchers over the last decade have documented the association between general parenting style and numerous factors related to childhood obesity (e.g., children's eating behaviors, physical activity, and weight status). Many recent childhood obesity prevention programs are family focused and designed to modify parenting behaviors thought to contribute to childhood obesity risk. This article presents a brief consideration of conceptual, methodological, and translational issues that can inform future research on the role of parenting in childhood obesity. They include: (1) General versus domain specific parenting styles and practices; (2) the role of ethnicity and culture; (3) assessing bidirectional influences; (4) broadening assessments beyond the immediate family; (5) novel approaches to parenting measurement; and (6) designing effective interventions. Numerous directions for future research are offered.
AB - Researchers over the last decade have documented the association between general parenting style and numerous factors related to childhood obesity (e.g., children's eating behaviors, physical activity, and weight status). Many recent childhood obesity prevention programs are family focused and designed to modify parenting behaviors thought to contribute to childhood obesity risk. This article presents a brief consideration of conceptual, methodological, and translational issues that can inform future research on the role of parenting in childhood obesity. They include: (1) General versus domain specific parenting styles and practices; (2) the role of ethnicity and culture; (3) assessing bidirectional influences; (4) broadening assessments beyond the immediate family; (5) novel approaches to parenting measurement; and (6) designing effective interventions. Numerous directions for future research are offered.
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U2 - 10.1089/chi.2013.0038
DO - 10.1089/chi.2013.0038
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23944927
AN - SCOPUS:84882772328
VL - 9
SP - S87-S94
JO - Obesity and Weight Management
JF - Obesity and Weight Management
SN - 2153-2168
IS - SUPPL.1
ER -