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BioMed Central, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 1(9), p. 152

DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-152

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Children′s physical activity and screen time: qualitative comparison of views of parents of infants and preschool children

Journal article published in 2012 by Kylie D. Hesketh ORCID, Trina Hinkley, Karen J. Campbell
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Abstract Background While parents are central to the development of behaviours in their young children, little is known about how parents view their role in shaping physical activity and screen time behaviours. Methods Using an unstructured focus group design, parental views and practices around children ′ s physical activity and screen time (television and computer use) were explored with eight groups of new parents (n=61; child age