Table 1 Descriptive and scale information of the activity-related parenting practice scales (N = 1694)
Activity-related parenting practices | Cronbach’s alpha; Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
Age 5 years | Age 7 years | |
Restriction of sedentary behavior - I have to be sure that my child does not… * …watch too much television. * …play too many computer games. - If I did not guide or regulate my child’s activity behavior, (s)he would.. * watch too much television or play too many computer games. * not get enough physical activity. * be sedentary a lot (or play without being physically active). - I intentionally keep my child away from the television or computer. | 0.71; 3.00 (0.76) | 0.72; 3.12 (0.75) |
Stimulation to be active - If my child says “I don’t feel like walking or bicycling to there”, I try to get him/her to do this anyway. - I have to be careful that my child gets enough exercise. - I make sure that my child travels actively on foot or by bicycle (with or without me) as often as possible. | 0.58; 4.26 (0.65) | 0.56; 4.45 (0.53) |
Monitoring activity How much do you keep track of… - ..the amount of television your child watches and how many computer games (s)he plays? - ..the amount of physical activity your child has? | 0.64; 3.94 (0.79) | 0.57; 4.00 (0.67) |