Title

Initial development and testing of a questionnaire of parental self-efficacy for enacting healthy lifestyles in their children

Authors

Authors

J. W. Decker

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Spec. Pediatr. Nurs.

Keywords

Child; obesity; parent; psychometric; self-efficacy; DIETARY-FAT INTAKE; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; WEIGHT MANAGEMENT; INTERNET; INTERVENTION; BEHAVIORS; EXERCISE; OBESITY; FRUIT; FOOD; Nursing; Pediatrics

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a questionnaire to assess parental self-efficacy for enacting healthy diet and physical activity behaviors in their 6- to 11-year-old children. Design and Methods. A 35-item questionnaire was developed and tested with 146 U. S. parents. Results. Participant responses resulted in a 34-item questionnaire with two subscales ( dietary behaviors and physical activity behaviors), which were valid and reliable in the study sample. Practice Implications. This new measure will serve as a tool for the assessment of parental self-efficacy for enacting healthy lifestyles in their children 6-11 years old.

Journal Title

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

Volume

17

Issue/Number

2

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

147

Last Page

158

WOS Identifier

WOS:000302072000008

ISSN

1539-0136

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