Zobrazit v EDS

A qualitative study into the perceptions and needs of fathers with a migration background on parenting regarding energy balance-related behaviors

Uloženo v:
Podrobná bibliografie
Název: A qualitative study into the perceptions and needs of fathers with a migration background on parenting regarding energy balance-related behaviors
Autoři: Overman, Meredith L, Hermans, Roel C J, Loukili, Ibrahim, Chinapaw, Mai J M, Mehraz, Abdellah, Ekkelboom, Lauren, Kremers, Stef P J, Renders, Carry
Zdroj: BMC Public Health
BMC Public Health, Vol 25, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2025)
Informace o vydavateli: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025.
Rok vydání: 2025
Témata: Male, Adult, Parenting/psychology, Parenting, Adolescent, Research, Emigrants and Immigrants/psychology, Healthy lifestyle, Emigrants and Immigrants, Focus Groups, Middle Aged, Cross cultural parenting research, Interviews as Topic, Multi-language research, Fathers, Fathers/psychology, Humans, Female, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270, Child, Energy balance-related behavior, Qualitative Research, Parenting practices, Netherlands
Popis: Background Overweight among adolescents is worldwide still considered a serious public health problem. Although both parents influence children’s energy balance-related behavior, most studies have predominantly focused on mothers and white populations. Therefore, in this study, we contribute to the research by exploring the perceptions and needs of Dutch fathers with a migration background on parenting, specifically regarding promoting healthy energy balance-related behaviors among their children, and what motivates fathers to participate in parenting programs focused on these behaviors. Methods We used a qualitative research design. Informal conversations (n = 2), semi-structured interviews (n = 11) and one focus group (n = 13) were conducted with professionals specialized in intercultural pedagogy and fathers participating in a parenting program organized by these professionals. Interviews and focus group were audio-recorded and transcribed. Atlas.ti 8 was used for theme detection, categorization, and classification using inductive and deductive approaches. The data was analyzed using grounded theory analysis. Results Fathers joined parenting programs to improve their parenting skills and knowledge and address health and socio-cultural challenges. Furthermore, intergenerational differences were evident: second-generation fathers were more proactive in tackling parenting challenges related to healthy lifestyles. Fathers highlighted challenges related to parenting in two cultures. Although participating in the parenting program facilitated fathers in adopting a healthier lifestyle for both themselves and their families, improving communication with family members, and experiencing changes regarding gender dynamics within their household, influencing their teenage children, to adopt healthier habits remained a challenge, especially in comparison to younger children. Conclusions A deeper understanding of the needs, perceptions, and experiences of migrant populations concerning parenting regarding the promotion of healthy energy balance-related behaviors among their children can lead to better-tailored health promotion programs that prioritize cultural and linguistic inclusivity.
Druh dokumentu: Article
Other literature type
Jazyk: English
ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-21802-8
Přístupová URL adresa: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39934761
https://doaj.org/article/40b52a165e3e48f7830bd8debe2842b9
https://cris.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/publications/3be8833a-a655-4ed3-aa9f-e48b6fa855b5
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21802-8
Rights: CC BY
Přístupové číslo: edsair.doi.dedup.....1d4a964db168341fbaea4cffd928a5c7
Databáze: OpenAIRE
Popis
Abstrakt:Background Overweight among adolescents is worldwide still considered a serious public health problem. Although both parents influence children’s energy balance-related behavior, most studies have predominantly focused on mothers and white populations. Therefore, in this study, we contribute to the research by exploring the perceptions and needs of Dutch fathers with a migration background on parenting, specifically regarding promoting healthy energy balance-related behaviors among their children, and what motivates fathers to participate in parenting programs focused on these behaviors. Methods We used a qualitative research design. Informal conversations (n = 2), semi-structured interviews (n = 11) and one focus group (n = 13) were conducted with professionals specialized in intercultural pedagogy and fathers participating in a parenting program organized by these professionals. Interviews and focus group were audio-recorded and transcribed. Atlas.ti 8 was used for theme detection, categorization, and classification using inductive and deductive approaches. The data was analyzed using grounded theory analysis. Results Fathers joined parenting programs to improve their parenting skills and knowledge and address health and socio-cultural challenges. Furthermore, intergenerational differences were evident: second-generation fathers were more proactive in tackling parenting challenges related to healthy lifestyles. Fathers highlighted challenges related to parenting in two cultures. Although participating in the parenting program facilitated fathers in adopting a healthier lifestyle for both themselves and their families, improving communication with family members, and experiencing changes regarding gender dynamics within their household, influencing their teenage children, to adopt healthier habits remained a challenge, especially in comparison to younger children. Conclusions A deeper understanding of the needs, perceptions, and experiences of migrant populations concerning parenting regarding the promotion of healthy energy balance-related behaviors among their children can lead to better-tailored health promotion programs that prioritize cultural and linguistic inclusivity.
ISSN:14712458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-025-21802-8