Project SHINE: Effects of Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sedentary Behavior in African American Adolescents

• DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jst027
• Publication Date: 2013-05-19T00:09:41Z
• Authors: S. M. St. George; D. K. Wilson; E. M. Schneider; K. A. Alia
• Keywords: Sedentary Behavior; Adolescent Development

Objective This study examined parenting variables (communication, monitoring) as moderators of a family-based intervention for reducing sedentary behavior (SB) in African American adolescents. As secondary aim, similar model was tested using adolescent weight status the outcome. Methods adolescents (n = 73; 12.45 ± 1.45 years; 60% girls; 63% overweight/obese) and caregivers were randomized to 6-week interactive, parent-based or general health condition. Parent–adolescent communication monitoring behaviors self-reported by parents. Adolescent SB youth. Results There significant interaction, such that families with more positive showed lower than those less comparison No effects found on Conclusions may be an effective component integrate into promotion programs