Parenthood and Physical Activity in Young Adults: A Qualitative Study

Hull, Ethan E.; Garcı́a, Jeannette M.; Kolen, Angela M.; Robertson, Robert J.

doi:10.1123/jpah.2013-0412

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“…Becoming a parent was primarily associated with decreases in PA [109,124,136], which were particularly pronounced in women [40,70,71,139] and first-time parents [59, 76,78,124,138,142]. One study described the quality of change in PA as a smooth decline for women before and after birth, whereas men experienced a rather abrupt drop in the year after birth [140].…”

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The impact of life events and transitions on physical activity: A scoping review

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Background Physical activity (PA) is a fluctuating behavior and prone to change across the life course. Changes in PA may be particularly due to the experience of life events and transitions. For well-timed and successful PA interventions, it is important to understand when and why individuals take up or terminate PA. Objectives This scoping review aims to examine the extent, range, and nature of research on the impact of life events and transitions on PA and to summarize key findings. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science. Articles were included if they had been published in peer-reviewed journals between 1998 and 2020 and assessed the impact of at least one life event or transition on PA. Results 107 studies that assessed 72 distinct life events and transitions were included and summarized in ten categories. Events and transitions that are primarily associated with decreases in PA were starting cohabitation, getting married, pregnancy, evolving parenthood, and the transitions from kindergarten to primary school, from primary to secondary school, and from high school to college or into the labor market. Retirement was associated with increases in PA; yet, long-term trajectories across retirement indicated a subsequent drop in activity levels. Divorce was associated with no changes in PA. No trends could be identified for changing work conditions, quitting or losing a job, starting a new relationship, widowhood, moving, and diagnosis of illness. Conclusion Life events and transitions can be conceptualized as natural interventions that occur across the life course and that are oftentimes associated with changes in PA behavior. Our study

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“…However, many women do not seek or are not referred for professional support for lifestyle change (12,15) . Limited time and extensive family commitments are reported barriers for women to achieve physical activity and dietary recommendations (16)(17)(18) . Current health service delivery models typically require women to attend consultations in-person, which compounds the barriers related to a lack of time and childcare and makes operationalising delivery of appropriate lifestyle advice to this target group difficult.…”

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VITAL change for mums: a feasibility study investigating tailored nutrition and exercise care delivered by video‐consultations for women 3–12 months postpartum

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A cross sectional study investigating weight management motivations, methods and perceived healthy eating and physical activity influences in women up to five years following childbirth

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Parenthood and Physical Activity in Young Adults: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: These 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.

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The impact of life events and transitions on physical activity: A scoping review

The impact of life events and transitions on physical activity: A scoping review

VITAL change for mums: a feasibility study investigating tailored nutrition and exercise care delivered by video‐consultations for women 3–12 months postpartum

A cross sectional study investigating weight management motivations, methods and perceived healthy eating and physical activity influences in women up to five years following childbirth

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