Examining Social Cognitive Theory and Social Ecological Model in Reversing Predictors (Family Meals, Sleep, Media Use) of Childhood Weight Status within the Home Environment
Keywords:
family, social cognitive theory, social ecological model, ecological model, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, prevention and control, risk factors, family meals, sleep, media useAbstract
Although programs that focus on preventing and managing childhood overweight/obese status have been in place for some time and continue to be implemented, the prevalence of children who are overweight and obese keeps on increasing. Research on protective and risk factors of childhood overweight/obese status continues to demonstrate the positive influence of family-based interventions on parents/caregivers and children. Such interventions represent some of the most viable strategies in managing childhood weight status. In this paper, the authors review the applications of Social Cognitive Theory and Social Ecological Model frameworks to prevent or reverse childhood overweight/obese status by focusing on predictors (family meals, sleep, and media use) within the home environment.
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