Psychometric Characteristics of a Commuting-to-School Behaviour Questionnaire for Families

Aranda-Balboa, María Jesús; Fernández, Marina; Villa‐González, Emilio; Murillo-Pardo, Berta; Segura-Díaz, José Manuel; Saucedo-Araujo, Romina Gisele; Barranco‐Ruiz, Yaira; Herrador‐Colmenero, Manuel; Huertas‐Delgado, Francisco Javier; Chillón, Palma

doi:10.3390/ijerph17228584

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“…The parents and their offspring self-reported their sociodemographic characteristics, including the birth date, age, school grade, gender, birth country, and full postal address [ 34 , 35 ]. The parental questionnaire included sociodemographic variables, such as salary/month (nine categories each 500 € from 0 € to > 5000 €), dichotomised in < 1000 € and ≥ 1000 € according to the minimum salary in Spain which is around 1000 euros and it has been homogenized for the Chilean sample.…”

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Parent’s sociodemographic factors, physical activity and active commuting are predictors of independent mobility to school

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Background Independent mobility (IM) provides young people with many opportunities to increase their autonomy and physical activity (PA). This study aimed to analyse whether the parent’s PA, active commuting to work and sociodemographic factors serve as predictors of IM to school in children and adolescents. Methods A total of 684 parents (52.8% mothers) and their offspring (56.4% girls) were included in this study, which was performed in Granada (Spain) and Valparaíso (Chile). The parents self-reported their sociodemographic characteristics, PA and mode of commuting to work. The mode of commuting to and from school and the offspring accompaniment mode were reported. T-test and chi-square test were used to study quantitative and qualitative differences by parental gender, respectively. Binary logistic regression models (odds ratio = OR) and stepwise analysis were performed to study the association between the parents’ sociodemographic variables and IM to school. Results Adolescents showed higher IM to school than children (58.9% vs 40.2%; p < 0.001). No car availability and shorter distance to work were positively associated with higher IM to school in children (OR = 2.22 and 2.29, respectively). Mothers' lower salary/month (OR = 2.75), no car availability (OR = 3.17), and mother passive commuting to work (OR = 2.61) were positively associated with higher IM to school in adolescents. The main predictor of IM to school in children and adolescents was no car availability (OR = 6.53). Conclusion Parental sociodemographic factors, such as salary, distance to work and car availability, were associated more strongly with IM than parental PA and active commuting to work.

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“…In addition, the parents will complete the family commuting-to-school behaviour questionnaire at home, self-reporting their children´s usual mode of commuting to and from school and the distance and the time to school, using similar questions to those previously reported by the adolescents. A recent study has concluded a very good reliability between children and parents’ self-reports about the mode of commuting to and from school, distance, and time to school in children and adolescents [ 62 ].…”

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A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study

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Gálvez-Fernández

Huertas‐Delgado

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This manuscript describes the rationale and protocol of a school-based randomized controlled trial called “Cycling and Walk to School” (PACO, by its Spanish acronym) that aims to promote cycling to and from school and physical activity (PA) in adolescents. This study will examine the effects of this intervention in cycling and active commuting to and from school (ACS), PA and several ACS-related factors based on self-determination theory (SDT) and a social-ecological model (SEM). A total of 360 adolescents attending six high schools (three experimental and three control) from three Spanish cities will participate in this randomized controlled trial. The intervention (four cycling sessions; 1–2 h per session, one session per week) will be conducted by the research staff; the control group will continue their usual activities. PA levels will be measured by accelerometers, whereas ACS and the other study variables will be self-reported using questionnaires at baseline and post-intervention. The primary outcomes will be: rates of cycling to school, ACS and PA levels. In addition, SDT-related variables and individual, interpersonal, community, and environment variables relevant to ACS will be based on SEM. The findings will provide a comprehensive understanding of the short-term effects of this school-based intervention on cycling to school behaviour, ACS and PA levels in Spanish adolescents.

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Active School Commuting in School Children: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Future Research Implications

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Jayasinghe,

Ahuja

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Active school commuting (ASC) has been proposed as a practical way to inculcate positive physical activity habits in children. This paper reviews the current evidence regarding ASC among children, highlights advances in research techniques and existing limitations in the field, and outlines future implications for research and promotion. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify English language studies on ASC among children aged 6–12 years, followed by a narrative review. ASC has witnessed a global decline, despite evidence of its contribution to physical activity levels. Context-dependent factors such as commuting distance and parental safety concerns are consistently identified as key determinants of ASC. Several promising interventions have been identified. Despite the limitations in intervention scope and quality, notable advancements in research techniques, such as multilevel regression and agent-based modelling, have been identified. Effective promotion of ASC to tackle childhood physical inactivity requires collaborative efforts among schools, parents, and the government, and should be tailored to address multilevel determinants within the local context. Future research should leverage recent advancements in research techniques to develop effective promotion strategies, while considering the context-dependent nature of ASC behaviours and addressing existing limitations, including the lack of standardised definitions and limited geographical and age coverage.

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Psychometric Characteristics of a Commuting-to-School Behaviour Questionnaire for Families

Cited by 3 publications

References 47 publications

Parent’s sociodemographic factors, physical activity and active commuting are predictors of independent mobility to school

Parent’s sociodemographic factors, physical activity and active commuting are predictors of independent mobility to school

A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study

Active School Commuting in School Children: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Future Research Implications

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