Table 3 Parental support behaviour domains, by type of support
Type | Motivational | Instrumental | Regulatory | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical Activity | • I encourage my child to walk or cycle to places (e.g., friend’s houses, school) if they are reasonably close • I encourage my child to use resources in our community to be active (e.g., parks) • I encourage my child to be active outdoors with friends and family | • I enroll my child in sports teams, clubs, or community-based programs where < HE/SHE > can be active (e.g., Boys & Girls club, YMCA) • I take my child to places where < HE/SHE > can be active |  | • I take part in physical activities with my child • I watch my child play sports or do other activities (e.g., martial arts, dance) |
Healthy Eating | • I encourage my child to help choose and prepare snacks and meals • I encourage my child to eat breakfast | • I serve raw vegetables and/or fruit for snacks between meals |  | • I eat meals prepared or purchased at fast food restaurants with my child • We eat meals as a family away from the TV |
Screen Time | • I encourage my child to limit their screen time during leisure time |  | • I enforce rules about my child’s screen time | • My family watches TV together |