Title of article
Sedentary images in a popular US based parenting magazine: 2010-2015
Author/Authors
Basch، Corey H. نويسنده Department of Public Health, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA , , Kecojevic، Aleksandar نويسنده Department of Public Health, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA , , Cadorett، Valerie نويسنده Department of Public Health, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA , , Zagnit، Emily A. نويسنده Graduate Student, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA ,
Issue Information
دوفصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2016
Pages
3
From page
55
To page
57
Abstract
Background: Parenting magazines serve as a platform for advertisers to target children and their caregivers. The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the number of pictures of sedentary and non-sedentary children pictured in the popular parenting magazine, Parents. Methods: Our sample consisted of 72 issues from Parents magazine from January 2010 to December 2015. The sampling frame consisted of all printed issues over this time period. All pictures of children, whether they were in advertisements or models appearing throughout the magazine were included. There were a total of 11 018 children images reviewed. Results: The overwhelming majority included sedentary children (n = 9734, 88.3%), while the minority showed children engaged in some kind of activity (n = 1284, 11.7%). Conclusion: Parents are encouraged to discuss with their pediatricians which activities are most beneficial for their children’s health.
Journal title
Health Promotion Perspectives (HPP)
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Health Promotion Perspectives (HPP)
Record number
2390551
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