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Does parenting style influence obesity in children? |
What is the aim of this study?
Childhood obesity is rising, with 1 in 3 children in year 6 classes as overweight or obese in 2014-15. Childhood obesity has been associated with significant health impacts whether that be physical health, such as a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension in adult years, as well as mental and social health. The causes of obesity have been widely discussed and themes include genetics, food environment and consumption, physical activity, influence from media and society and individual psychology. Can parenting style impact these themes?
Parenting style can be defined as set of attributes, attitudes and ways of interacting with children that can influence child outcomes. The aim of the research project is to understand whether parenting style and childhood obesity are related. Understanding risk factors and underlying causes of obesity could help health professionals in the future in designing and implementing prevention and treatment approaches.
Before completing the questionnaire please click here for the participant information sheet.
Completing the questionnaire is voluntary, you may stop completing the questionnaire at any point, if you do not press submit the answers will not be recorded.
If you have any concerns or questions about the questionnaire please contact the Principle Investigator: Dr Preeti Jethwa, School of Biosciences University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD (preeti.jethwa@nottingham.ac.uk) or the undergraduate researcher Sophie Peirson via email (stysp4@nottingham.ac.uk).
This survey is anonymous and has been approved by the University of Nottingham Biosciences Research Ethics committee (SBREC170107A)
Childhood obesity is rising, with 1 in 3 children in year 6 classes as overweight or obese in 2014-15. Childhood obesity has been associated with significant health impacts whether that be physical health, such as a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension in adult years, as well as mental and social health. The causes of obesity have been widely discussed and themes include genetics, food environment and consumption, physical activity, influence from media and society and individual psychology. Can parenting style impact these themes?
Parenting style can be defined as set of attributes, attitudes and ways of interacting with children that can influence child outcomes. The aim of the research project is to understand whether parenting style and childhood obesity are related. Understanding risk factors and underlying causes of obesity could help health professionals in the future in designing and implementing prevention and treatment approaches.
Before completing the questionnaire please click here for the participant information sheet.
Completing the questionnaire is voluntary, you may stop completing the questionnaire at any point, if you do not press submit the answers will not be recorded.
If you have any concerns or questions about the questionnaire please contact the Principle Investigator: Dr Preeti Jethwa, School of Biosciences University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD (preeti.jethwa@nottingham.ac.uk) or the undergraduate researcher Sophie Peirson via email (stysp4@nottingham.ac.uk).
This survey is anonymous and has been approved by the University of Nottingham Biosciences Research Ethics committee (SBREC170107A)