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Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access originally published online on May 13, 2008
Journal of Pediatric Psychology 2008 33(10):1137-1141; doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsn045
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Brief Report: The Relationship of Parental Support and Conflict to Physical Activity in Preadolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Eleanor Race Mackey, PhD and Randi Streisand, PhD

Children's National Medical Center

All correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Eleanor Race Mackey, Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA. E-mail: emackey{at}cnmc.org


  Abstract

Objective To use structural equation modeling to provide a preliminary examination of the relationship between parental support and conflict regarding physical activity behaviors in preadolescents with type 1 diabetes. Method Parent–child dyads (n = 85, M child age = 10.8) completed physical activity items from the Diabetes Family Behavior Scale, Diabetes Related Conflict Scale, and Self-Care Inventory. Children completed physical activity items from the Center for Disease Control's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, and activity was further measured via 24 hr recall interviews assessing physical activity behavior on a typical day. Results Parental conflict was related to less frequent physical activity, whereas parental support was related to more frequent physical activity. Conclusions In this exploratory study, parental conflict and support for physical activity were related to physical activity in preadolescents with type 1 diabetes. Further research and development of interventions aimed at improving parental support and decreasing conflict around physical activity are warranted.

Key words: adolescents; family conflict; family support; physical activity; type 1 diabetes.

Received January 30, 2008; revision received April 14, 2008; accepted April 14, 2008


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