Physical Activity of Mexican-origin Children: Examining Parental Support

Allen, Samantha J.; Meyer, M. Renée Umstattd; Sharkey, Joseph R.

doi:10.1353/hpu.2016.0097

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“…In fact, daughters discussed challenges in pursuing interest in childhood sports participation due to parental discouragement. Mexican American mothers tend to provide less support for physical activity for their daughters than sons (Allen et al, 2016 ). Immigrant women have noted that engaging in leisure time or structured physical activity was not part of their own upbringing but acknowledge that exercise is more accepted for females in the U.S (Evenson et al, 2002 ).…”

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Understanding family functioning in mothers and daughters with obesity

Marquez,

Lebensohn-Chialvo,

Al-Rousan

2024

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose This study sought to understand family functioning surrounding weight in Mexican American women with obesity. Methods Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with mothers and adult daughters ( N = 116). Results Thematic analysis identified five themes. 1) The communication process drives perception of supportive messages. Messages perceived as non-supportive consist of directives as interventions, confirmation of faults, and critical compliments whereas supportive consist of compliments, encouragement, empathetic listening, and disclosure. 2) Acculturation differences interfere with intergenerational alliance. Differences involve dissonance in communication, behavioural expectations, and weight-related practices. 3) Maladaptive conflict responses contribute to relational strain. These responses include avoidance, withdrawal, and defensiveness. 4) Role transformations alter the generational hierarchical relationship. Daughters serve as role models, caregivers, or collaborators. 5) Low communal coping heightens psychological distress. It does so by challenging family roles, increasing social isolation, and compromising social support. Conclusion Obesity interventions for Mexican American women may benefit from targeting relational skills to improve family functioning.

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Understanding family functioning in mothers and daughters with obesity

Marquez,

Lebensohn-Chialvo,

Al-Rousan

2024

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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“…[5][6][7] Obesity rates are exacerbated in Mexican Americans. [8][9][10] Lifestyle changes sufficient to reduce obesity are difficult and even more challenging among impoverished populations, not only in Starr County or similar U.S.-Mexico border settings, but also in comparable communities throughout the U.S. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) 11 demonstrated that moderate activity and losing ≥7% of body weight resulted in the largest reduction in diabetes risk (58%) in persons with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).…”

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The effects of gender and country of origin on acculturation, psychological factors, lifestyle factors, and diabetes-related physiological outcomes among Mexican Americans: The Starr County diabetes prevention initiative

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Objectives Examine acculturation and psychological, lifestyle, and physiological factors based on gender and country of origin (U.S. vs. Mexico). Methods Baseline data from the Starr County diabetes prevention study ( N = 300) were analyzed – acculturation ( language), psychological factors ( depression), lifestyle factors ( sedentary behaviors), and diabetes-related physiological outcomes ( insulin resistance). MANOVA and linear regression were used to examine variable relationships based on gender and country of origin and identify predictors of depression and insulin resistance. Results Participants were: predominantly female (73%); 51 years of age, on average; born in Mexico (71%); and Spanish-speaking. Individuals spent 11 of their waking hours (range = 0–18 h) in sedentary activities. Compared to females, more males spoke English and reported fewer hours in sedentary activities. Compared to participants born in Mexico, those born in the U.S. were more likely to: speak English; report depressive symptoms; and exhibit elevated BMI and insulin resistance rates. Two distinct models significantly predicted depression (R2 = 14.5%) and insulin resistance (R2 = 26.8%), with acculturation-language entering into both models. Discussion Significant gender and country-of-origin differences were found. Future research on diabetes prevention should examine other Hispanic subgroups and strategies for addressing individual differences, while employing cost-effective group interventions that incorporate these differences and reach more at-risk individuals.

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“…In studies of diverse youth samples, females consistently report higher levels of peer support than males (Rawlins, 2017). Hispanic/Latino adolescent males, on the other hand, receive greater familial support (Raffaelli et al, 2013) and physical activity-specific parental support (Allen et al, 2016), compared to females. Additionally, for females, social influences on body dissatisfaction may be closely linked to social networks (Caccavale et al, 2012) and may have a more robust association with BMI than among males (Voelker et al, 2015).…”

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Extra-familial social factors and obesity in the Hispanic Community Children’s Health Study/Study of Latino Youth

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Hispanic/Latino youth are disproportionately affected by obesity. However, how social factors outside of the family relate to Hispanic/Latino youth obesity is not well understood. We examined associations of extra-familial social factors with overweight/obesity prevalence, and their variation by sex and age, in 1444 Study of Latino Youth participants [48.6% female; 43.4% children (8-11 years); 56.6% adolescents (12-16 years)], who were offspring of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos participants. Youth self-reported general social support from friends, dietary-, and physical activity (PA)specific support from peers, and awareness/internalization of thinness ideals. Overweight/obesity was defined as body mass index C 85th percentile. Logistic regression models assessed effects of social factors and their interactions with age-group and sex, adjusting for potential confounders. Social support from friends interacted with both age and sex in relation to overweight/obesity. Female children who reported lesser (OR 0.60; 95% CI [0.39, 0.91]) and female adolescents who reported greater (OR 1.35; 95% CI [1.06, 1.74]) social support from friends had higher odds of overweight/obesity. Among males, greater awareness/internalization of thinness ideals related to higher odds of overweight/obesity (OR 2.30; 95% CI [1.59, 3.31]). Awareness/internalization of thinness ideals was not associated with overweight/obesity among females. Dietary and PA-specific peer support did not relate to overweight/ obesity. Social support from friends and awareness/internalization of thinness ideals were significantly related to odds of overweight/obesity in Hispanic/Latino youth; associations varied by age and sex, and persisted after control for intra-familial factors (overall family support/function; diet and activity specific support).

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Physical Activity of Mexican-origin Children: Examining Parental Support

Abstract: High rates of overweight and obesity and low familial social support indicate a need for improved parental social support to increase physical activity levels and combat obesity among underserved Mexican-origin children residing in Texas border colonias.

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References 37 publications

Understanding family functioning in mothers and daughters with obesity

Understanding family functioning in mothers and daughters with obesity

The effects of gender and country of origin on acculturation, psychological factors, lifestyle factors, and diabetes-related physiological outcomes among Mexican Americans: The Starr County diabetes prevention initiative

Extra-familial social factors and obesity in the Hispanic Community Children’s Health Study/Study of Latino Youth

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