Parenthood and Physical Activity in Young Adults: A Qualitative Study.
Parenthood and Physical Activity in Young Adults: A Qualitative Study.
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年轻人的父母身份和体育活动：一项定性研究。
DOI：
10.1123/jpah.2013-0412
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发表时间：
2015
影响因子：
3.1
通讯作者：
Robertson,RobertJ
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作者：
Hull,EthanE;Garcia,JeannetteM;Kolen,AngelaM;Robertson,RobertJ
BackgroundNew parents have to adjust to less sleep, less free time, and more responsibility as a result of having a child. The purpose of this study was to examine how having a child impacts the physical activity (PA) beliefs and behaviors of new parents over a 2- to 3-year time period.MethodsParticipants included 49 men and women (31% men, 96% white) who did not have a child at baseline (26.3 ± 1.1 years old) but did have a child at the time of follow-up (28.9 ± 1.7 years old). The child’s mean age at follow-up was 12 ± 7 months old. PA was measured via questionnaire at baseline and again at follow-up. Interviews regarding PA occurred at follow-up.ResultsPA significantly decreased in parents across the time period (P< .001), and parents attributed this decrease to having a child and being pregnant. Parents mentioned they lack time, energy, and motivation for PA as a result of caring for a new child. Parents who maintained their activity level stated they prioritized PA and chose activities they enjoyed.ConclusionThese results show that although activity levels decrease in individuals who have a child, PA in new parents may be a function of priority, intensity, and enjoyment.
