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The experimental effect of parent versus peer influence on children’s physical activity behavior

Kobak, Mallory S
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1459775865

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2016, PHD, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Health Sciences.
Current evidence supports the idea that children’s physical activity is highly variable, and may be influenced by a variety of factors. Potential factors known to alter children’s physical activity behavior that were examined within this dissertation include the use of mobile, internet-connected devices (e.g., tablet computers) or with whom children play (e.g., parents, peers). Therefore, the purpose of Specific Aim #1 was to measure physical and sedentary activity with and without the presence of an Apple iPad in a gymnasium. The purpose of Specific Aim #2 was to measure children’s physical and sedentary activity on an outdoor playground during three conditions: playing alone, with their parent participating, and with their friend participating. Twenty children participated in each study where physical and sedentary activity was monitored. Results of Specific Aim #1 concluded that children accumulated fewer accelerometer counts and increased their sedentary behavior (p < 0.05) with the iPad present (1748 ± 1321 counts, 21.6 ± 13.5 min sitting) versus without the iPad present (3328 ± 781 counts, 6.2 ± 5.0 min sitting). The results of Specific Aim #2 concluded that children accumulated fewer sitting minutes and greater physical activity (p < 0.05) when playing with their parent (2.7 ± 7 min sitting, 87503 ± 37063 counts) or friend (0.9 ± 1.4 min sitting, 93363 ± 22608 counts) versus when playing alone (7.8 ± 8.2 min sitting, 70672 ± 35228 counts). These results provide additional information when creating physical activity interventions with the overall goal of increasing children’s physical activity behavior.
Jacob Barkley (Advisor)
Ellen Glickman (Committee Member)
Andrew Lepp (Committee Member)
130 p.
Behavioral Sciences; Health Sciences
Children, Physical Activity Behavior, Internet-connected Mobile Technology, Peer, Parent

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  • Kobak, M. S. (2016). The experimental effect of parent versus peer influence on children’s physical activity behavior [Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1459775865

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kobak, Mallory. The experimental effect of parent versus peer influence on children’s physical activity behavior. 2016. Kent State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1459775865.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kobak, Mallory. "The experimental effect of parent versus peer influence on children’s physical activity behavior." Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1459775865

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