Geller, Karly S.; Alvarez, Antonia R.; Nigg, Claudio R.; Oasay, Aaron; Timbobolan, Jerson (2014). Parent and Friend Influences on the Multiple Health Behaviors of Adolescents in Hawai`i. Californian journal of health promotion, 12(2), pp. 55-68. California State University 10.32398/cjhp.v12i2.2150
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Background and Purpose: The prevalence of youth obesity has increased dramatically in the United States, becoming a severe concern in Hawai`i and disproportionally impacting Filipino youth. The main study objective was to describe the influence of parents and friends on adolescents’ dietary, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors. Methods: We collected quantitative and qualitative data from two classrooms in Hawai`i, from ethnic minority adolescents (N=42; 11th and 12th graders) and their parents (N=31). Participating adolescents were 86% female with a mean age of 16.5 + .6 years, and their parents were 77% female with a mean age of 45.9 + 6.9 years. The majority of participants described themselves as Filipino American. Self-report data were collected via adolescent surveys and follow-up group discussion, as well as individual adolescent-led parent interviews. Quantitative data were descriptive, and qualitative data were conceptualized into underlying themes based on the targeted health behavior and the source of influence (parents and friends). Results: The majority of students reported parents as the dominant influence on their dietary and sedentary behaviors; however, friends were reported as the principal influence on adolescents’ physical activity levels. Parents’ reported a strong dietary influence via home availability, but minimal influence on adolescents’ physical activity. Conclusion: Home food availability and reduced television time are prime targets for family-based interventions among ethnic minority Hawai`ian populations.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Sport Science (ISPW) |
UniBE Contributor: |
Nigg, Claudio Renato |
Subjects: |
700 Arts > 790 Sports, games & entertainment |
ISSN: |
1545-8725 |
Publisher: |
California State University |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Claudio Renato Nigg |
Date Deposited: |
17 Apr 2024 12:40 |
Last Modified: |
01 Jul 2024 16:14 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.32398/cjhp.v12i2.2150 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/193322 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/193322 |
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