ERIC Number: EJ1429223
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Publication Date: 2024-Apr
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The Move2Smile Online Hub for Parents to Support Aspects of Preschoolers' Physical Literacy at Home: A Feasibility Study
Maeghan E. James; John Cairney; Nikoleta Odorico; Tracia Finlay-Watson; Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos
Journal of Motor Learning and Development, v12 n1 p48-67 2024
This study aimed to develop and evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a web-based platform for parents to support preschoolers' development of physical literacy. Specifically, this intervention focused on children's motor and social-emotional skill development. Twenty parents (M[subscript age] = 35.7, SD = 4.2) of preschool-aged children (M[subscript age] = 4.1, SD = 0.6) were assigned three intervention modules and completed weekly usage and feedback questionnaires (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). Parents (n = 15) also completed a follow-up interview. Parents indicated the modules were useable (4.5/5), useful (4.5/5), feasible (4.4/5), enjoyable (4.5/5), and acceptable (4.5/5). Five themes underlying parental engagement were generated: (a) "activity organization and planning," (b) "(de)motivators," (c) "parent knowledge and skills," (d) "experience with the platform," and (e) "application to everyday routines." The online modules under investigation were deemed both acceptable and feasible by parents. However, factors such as time and knowledge may impact parental engagement at home. Future research is needed to better understand the antecedents to parent physical literacy support behaviors in the early years.
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Parents, Parent Participation, Parent Attitudes, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development, Computer Uses in Education, Parent Role
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