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EVALUATING AN ONLINE PERSONALIZED FAMILY-BASED INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES
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TitleEVALUATING AN ONLINE PERSONALIZED FAMILY-BASED INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES
AuthorHayes, Sharon
Keywordschildren
parents
families
physical activity
nutrition
obesity
technology
tailored feedback
transtheoretical model
social cognitive theory
motivational interviewing
AbstractThe current study evaluated the initial feasibility, efficacy, and acceptability of a motivationally-tailored family-based intervention designed to promote the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors associated with physical activity and nutrition. Parents (N=132) of children 6 to 11 years old were randomly assigned to the intervention or control condition, and they completed a series of online questionnaires. Intervention participants (n=61) received a single motivationally-tailored feedback report via e-mail. Control participants (n=71) completed measures and immediately received information about a free online resource that provides information about healthy lifestyle behaviors www.mypyramid.gov)." target="_top">www.mypyramid.gov). Feasibility data indicate that an online feedback program has high dissemination potential (parents from 31 states participated). However, the current methodology is not sufficient in reaching families who are at greatest risk for developing chronic health conditions associated with obesity or low activity level. In general, the intervention was acceptable to parents. Outcome data revealed that the intervention and control groups did not differ significantly on most variables at one month follow-up. Exploratory analyses provided additional evidence for the importance of including parents and targeting parent-child interactions in the context of pediatric nutrition and physical activity interventions. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
AdviserTantleff-Dunn, Stacey
PublisherUniversity of Central Florida
DegreePh.D.
Degree DisciplineDepartment of Psychology
Degree GrantorSciences
Degree ProgramPsychology PhD
Graduation Date2010-01-01
TypeDoctoral dissertation
Access LevelCampus - Allow Only UCF Community Access
Release Date2011-07-01
RepositoryUniversity Archives
Repository CollectionElectronic Theses and Dissertations
IdentifierCFE0003359
Access Linkhttp://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0003359

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