"We are an active family": a randomized trial protocol to evaluate a family-system social identity intervention to promote child physical activity

• Main Authors: Evangeline Streight (Author), Mark R. Beauchamp (Author), Kurt J. Smith (Author), Chris M. Blanchard (Author), Valerie Carson (Author), Shaelyn M. Strachan (Author), Leigh M. Vanderloo (Author), Sandy Courtnall (Author), Ryan E. Rhodes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Regular engagement in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during childhood yields a myriad of health benefits, and contributes to sustained MVPA behaviors into adulthood. Given the influence of parents on shaping their child's MVPA behaviour, the family system repr...