Table 4.

Top 10 coded responses to parenting practices that discourage physical activity (n = 397)

Coded Response	Domain	Dimension	Number of responses	Percent of responses	Percent of participants	Sample parent responses
I allow my child to watch TV or play video/computer games whenever s/he wants to.	Parental Control	Lack of parental control	63	15.9	47.0	“I let her watch more TV or use the computer more than she should due to other demands around the house” “Letting their children rely on too many electronic devices” “Allow too much time on the computer/TV”
My child must be supervised when s/he is active outside.	Structure of the Activity Environment	Structure of the Environment	27	6.8	20.1	“I don’t let her go outside alone” “If I can’t monitor you, you can’t participate in that” “She does not ride her bike outside alone except when an adult is with her”
I don’t allow my child to play outside in the street after dark or after a certain time.	Structure of the Activity Environment	Structure of the Environment	26	6.5	19.4	“He is to come inside before it gets too dark outside” “Not allowing children out after dark” “She can only play inside after dark”
My child sees me being sedentary (e.g. watching TV, on the computer, sleeping a lot).	Informational Support	Modeling	26	6.5	19.4	“We’re both out of shape and watch a lot of TV at night laying on the couch” “I am on the computer often” “Stay inside and do nothing ourselves”
I [am/have enough time to be] involved in my child’s activities (e.g. coaching activities, watching child play).	Tangible Support	Logistic Support/ Facilitation	22	5.5	16.4	“Too tired/busy to play with them outside” “Not taking enough time or effort to care for their children” “Our lifestyle for now prevent him to be more active”
I restrict some physical activities because I am afraid my child will be hurt.	Parental Control	Restriction	20	5.0	14.9	“I don’t let my child ride her scooter as much as she would like because I am scared she will get hurt” “Bubble-wrapping them by not letting them explore their environments” “Discouraging him to run outside during winter for fear of slipping and falling”
I don’t allow my child to play outside in bad weather. (*)	Structure of the Activity Environment	Structure of the Environment	13	3.3	9.7	“If it is too cold, he is not allowed outside” “We don’t allow our children to play in the rain” “I do not allow my child to play outside when it is too cold/hot”
I restrict the amount of time my child spends playing outside.	Structure of the Activity Environment	Structure of the Environment	12	3.0	9.0	“Not allow them to play outside with other kids” “He’s always sick and I don’t let him outside” “Keep them indoors versus taking them outdoors”
I have rules that my child is not allowed to walk [e.g., to the neighborhood park] alone.	Structure of the Activity Environment	Structure of the Environment	10	2.5	7.5	“I won’t let her walk alone” “Do not allow him to go to the park on his own” “Don’t let their kids walk anywhere on their own”
I restrict [activity type] inside the house.	Structure of the Activity Environment	Structure of the Environment	10	2.5	7.5	“I won’t allow them to run in the house” “Don’t let them install chin-up bars in the doorway” “Stop them from playing when I am tired”