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Table 4 Differences in specific parental attitudes with regard to aerobic and strength exercise behaviour of their child (N = 314)

From: Aerobic and strength exercises for youngsters aged 12 to 15: what do parents think?

Determinant (1–7)

Aerobic

Strength

t (df)

p

M (sd)

M (sd)

Possible

5.36 (1.53)

4.20 (1.82)

−11,76 (313)

< .001

Facilities

5.54 (1.37)

4.74 (1.66)

−9,87 (313)

< .001

Fit/strong

3.63 (1.63)

4.39 (1.55)

−8,35 (313)

< .001

Worse/better

4,58 (1.33)

4.15 (1.16)

−5,85 (313)

< .001

Enjoyable

4,42 (1.31)

3.61 (1.30)

−9,62 (313)

< .001

Good

4,73 (1.45)

4.26 (1.35)

−5,69 (313)

< .001

Allowed when wanted

5,82 (1.08)

4.82 (1.38)

−12,50 (313)

< .001

Encouraged when wanted

5,75 (1.02)

4.33 (1.46)

−16,96 (313)

< .001

Expectation

4,74 (1.62)

2.88 (1.54)

−18,35 (313)

< .001

  1. Note. Please note that the specific questions belonging to the constructs above are described in Table 1