Long-term dynamics in physical activity behaviour across the transition to parenthood

Perales, Francisco; Pozo-Cruz, Jesús del; Pozo-Cruz, Borja del

doi:10.1007/s00038-015-0653-3

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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]. Expecting a second or subsequent child was associated with increases in light activities [142], yet, also with decreases in leisure-time PA [124].…”

Section: Family-related Events and Transitionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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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Section: Family-related Events and Transitionsmentioning

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

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“…This, however, is contrasted by potentially health enhancing aspects of parenthood, such as greater opportunities for community participation and social support by children in later life. Moreover, parenthood may be associated with incentives-and social pressures-to adopt healthier behaviors (e.g., Fletcher 2012; Perales et al 2015). The net effect of these factors not only varies according to individuals' socio-economic circumstances, but also with particular fertility pathways (e.g.…”

Section: Parenthood and Adult Healthmentioning

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Families and Health: A Review

Hank

Steinbach

2018

A Demographic Perspective on Gender, Family and Health in Europe

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“…Longitudinal data from the ALSWH strongly associated motherhood with declining levels of PA . Similarly, another Australian longitudinal study associated parity with a decrease in the frequency of moderate and vigorous PA in the years immediately before and after the birth of the first child, with a slight recovery 3 years after birth but never reaching prebirth levels …”

Section: The Role Of Diet and Pa In Weight Gainmentioning

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Why young women gain weight: A narrative review of influencing factors and possible solutions

2020

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Summary Significant weight gain occurs in women during young adulthood, which increases risk of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and many cancers. This review aims to inform future individually targeted weight gain prevention programmes and summarizes possible targets: key life events, mediators that influence energy intake and physical activity levels, and moderators that could identify groups of women at greatest risk. Life events affecting weight include pregnancy and motherhood, smoking cessation, marriage and cohabiting, attending university, and possibly bereavement. Research has identified successful methods for preventing weight gain associated with pregnancy and motherhood, which could now be used in practice, but evidence is inconclusive for preventing weight gain around other life events. Weight gain is mediated by lack of knowledge and skills around food and nutrition, depression, anxiety, stress, satiety, neural responses, and possibly sleep patterns and premenstrual cravings. A paucity of research exists into altering these to limit weight gain. Moderators include socioeconomic status, genetics, personality traits, and eating styles. More research is required to identify at‐risk females and engage them in weight gain prevention. There is a need to address evidence gaps highlighted and implement what is currently known to develop effective strategies to limit weight gain in young women.

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Long-term dynamics in physical activity behaviour across the transition to parenthood

Cited by 18 publications

References 32 publications

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

Families and Health: A Review

Why young women gain weight: A narrative review of influencing factors and possible solutions

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