Development and evaluation of an intervention targeting parenting practices associated with obesity-related behaviours in young children attending playgroup

PhD Thesis

Fuller, Andrea. 2020. Development and evaluation of an intervention targeting parenting practices associated with obesity-related behaviours in young children attending playgroup. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. Queensland University of Technology. https://doi.org/10.5204/thesis.eprints.205814
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Development and evaluation of an intervention targeting parenting practices associated with obesity-related behaviours in young children attending playgroup

TypePhD Thesis
AuthorsFuller, Andrea
Supervisor
1. FirstProf Stewart Trost
2. SecondDr Rebecca Byrne
Institution of OriginQueensland University of Technology
Qualification NameDoctor of Philosophy
Number of Pages312
Year2020
PublisherQueensland University of Technology
Place of PublicationAustralia
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.5204/thesis.eprints.205814
Web Address (URL)https://eprints.qut.edu.au/205814/
Abstract

This thesis focussed on obesity prevention in children under five years by targeting parenting practices that support the development of healthy lifestyle behaviours in respect to eating, active play, screen time and sleep. An intervention, developed from focus groups with parents, was trialled in community playgroups in Brisbane and was both feasible and acceptable. The aim was to support parents to use autonomy promoting parenting practices. The program, unique in the community playgroup setting, consisted of five fortnightly sessions, delivered during playgroup time. A peer facilitator led brief conversations around parenting challenges and strategies for using appropriate parenting practices.

KeywordsAutonomy promoting, eating behaviours, intervention, obesity prevention, obesity-related behaviours, parenting practices, parenting styles, parents, physical activity, playgroup, screen time, self-determination theory, social cognitive theory, sleep, young children
Contains Sensitive ContentDoes not contain sensitive content
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020420603. Health promotion
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Byline AffiliationsQueensland University of Technology
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