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Table 3 Differences in general parental attitudes with regard to their own and their child’s exercise behaviour (N = 314)

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

  

Parent

Child

t (df)

p

M (sd)

M (sd)

General attitude (1–7)

Sport

5.33 (.96)

5.87 (.87)

−11.84 (313)

< .001

Aerobic

5.18 (1.02)

5.54 (.94)

−6.78 (313)

< .001

 

Strength

4.09 (1.10)

4.03 (1.33)

.83 (313)

.41