Turkish Parents’ Attitudes Towards Strength and Aerobic Exercises in their Children: A Replication of Ten Hoor et al. (2015)

In this study, parental attitudes towards aerobic and strength exercises from Turkish parents were examined. a first interviews conducted with 10 (4 mothers, 6 fathers). second Dutch study by ten Hoor et al. (2015) was replicated in Turkey after which data cautiously compared to examine if there are any cultural differences. A total of 321 filled out an online survey regarding their own children’s physical activity, more specifically, exercises. Overall, 1 showed that positive about Similar the Ten (2015), 2 demonstrated had for Cautious comparisons between generally no negative child provided similar reasons sample. conclusion, have opinions activity its types. For parents, based on misperceptions – what found parents. Future interventions needed deal those misperceptions.