Children Flashcards
What are some child and youth health behaviours
- brushing teeth
- washing hands
What is personality
largely influenced by “nature” vs. “nurture” – i.e. ur born w/personality n personality remains relatively stable thruout life
What is values
- e.g. honesty, trust, respect
- acquired early in life
- fundamental part of who u are as a person
What are behaviours
- more complex n nuanced
- beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, expectations of probable consequences, n current emotional state all influence what we do in a particular situation
What age does early childhood end
8 or age 5 when they start school
Who has more influence over child in early childhood stage
mother
What behaviours do children show during early childhood
- tend to be egocentric (the world revolves around me
- have trouble seeing things from another person’s POV
- more concerned about how things affect themselves (might expect playmate to share his toys, but at same time be resistant to sharing a fav toy of their own)
When does middle childhood last until
- ~ age 12 or around age of puberty, when sex glands become fxnal
During middle childhood what values do they learn
values of their societies
During middle childhood what is the primary developmental task
Integration: development w/in the individual n development of the individual w/in the social context
During middle childhood who are children strongly influenced by
- have a growing peer orientation, yet r strongly influenced by fam
What view does Harris argue in “The Nuture Assumption”
that children identify w/their classmates rather than parents, modify their behaviour to fit w/peer group, n this ultimately helps to form the character of the individual
When is adolescence
period btwn beginning of puberty and adulthood (about the end of HS)
What occurs during adolescence
- individuals evovle their own self-concepts w/in peer context
- often rely on peer group for direction regarding what is normal n accepted
- teens pull away from reliance on fam as a source of identity
- conflicts between fam n growing peer-group affiliation
- face choices regarding substance use n sexual behaviour
- more mobility (allowed to walk or bus on their own n eventually drive cars) and purchasing power ($ from part-time job; mobility n $ extend their range of choices n arguably weaken the influence of their fam
What occurs during adolescence in western society
- time of experimentation, testing, trying on diff “personae” n rebelling against authority
During adolescence what is “individuating n separating”
the young person breaks away from his parents n forms an identity as an individual
- predictable that taste in fashion n music heavily influenced by peers
- belonging n fitting in r powerful motivators to teens
3 major influences on children’s health
- Adults (Parents, other adults)
- Peers
- Social institutions (schools, religion, amateur sports, other social institutions)
- Media
What 5 forms do parental influence on children take
- Childrearing style
- Role modeling
- Establishing, training, & enforcing behaviour
- Supporting activity, e.g. taking kids to park
- Setting limits on amount of sedentary time
highest lvl of child health practices found in fams that ____
give children high degree of autonomy n use reasoning instead of punishment for discipline
Punishment (e.g. spanking) can lead to?
Dec self-esteem
Threats n bribe ___ correlated with healthy eating
neg
preschoolers r more independent in health behaviours if their moms are ___
warm n nurturing
in fams where lots of conflict, children tend to have ___. Why
poorer health behaviours
- more nrg spent on conflict instead of teaching independence
in Euro-American groups, _____ is the most effective technique for socializing children’s health behaviour
modeling of health behaviour
strong et al. recommends a max of ___ hrs per day of sedentary activities
2 hours
tips on how parents can help children learn about character
- set good example
- set high standards n clear expectations appropriate to the age n developmental stage of child
- coach
- use literature; ask q’s to guide discussions about stories e.g. who were the heroes? how did the people in the story act?
who are some other adults that influence children
- coaches, special teachers, family doctors
how can doctors influence childrens PA
use “annual checkups” as opportunity to raise other health issues
educating adults n older siblings has a ___ effect
trickle-down
not much research on impact of peers on young children’s health attitudes n behaviours except
with adolescent anti-social behaviours like substance abuse n sexuality… “one of the major ways in which rejected children maintain at risk behaviour
how do parents have an effect on extent of peer pressure
- Parenting style: children of authoritative parents less vulnerable to peer influence
- Parents’ expectations of their children: e.g. if parents expect children to come home after school (vs. e.g. hanging out at the mall) this dec exposure to peer influences
- Parents’ choice of neighbourhood, day care, n preschool all affect the pool of potential peers for their children
What are peers n why olding siblings not really peers
“people like us”
- peers for children usually means other children of the same age
- we choose our peers while we can’t choose our siblings
why r older siblings more like our peers than adults
- can provide info on subjects that may b too embarrassing to raise w/parents
why r schools important
- cause of their inclusivity
- the young ages at which children begin school
successful school programs have what characteristics
- emphasize skill changes as well as knowledge change
- focus on multiple aspects of children’s environment (i.e. cafeteria, home, snacks)
- train the intervention provider
what are school programs most effective in, less effective in, and least effective in
most - in changing knowledge
less - changing health attitudes
least - modifying health behaviour
school should offer what 4 things
- quality, daily P.E.
- Recess for unstructured play
- Extracurricular programs
- Appropriate classroom health education
under the canadian constitution, the ___ governments are responsible for all levels of eduction
provincial
how does the federal gov’t provide indirect support for post-secondary education
thru fiscal transfers to the provinces n by funding uni research n student assistance
school attendance is compulsory in canada from age of 6/7 to 15/16 except in
quebec
how is quebec’s education system unique
- students grad of HS at age 16 in gr 11
- then can complete 2/3 yr programme of study at public or private Cegep
- then eligible for uni (3 yr undergrad program)
___ departments specify GS grad requirements
provincial
individual HS mark their own ___
examinations
education in canada consists of what two public systems
public n separate
what does the separate system provide for
tax-supported religious denominational schools that r primarily Roman Catholic
what are private/independent schools that exist in every province
schools that operate outside the public-tax supported systems
characteristics of private schools
- established on basis of religion, language, social or academic status
- subject to curriculum n standards set by each province n invariably meet or exceed standards
- have entry requirements
What r the provincial requirements for PE in BC
K to 10
Does religion play a larger role in Americans or Canadians
Americans
Examples of other social institutions
Boy Scouts
effects of media on children n youth has been studied with respect to what things
- Food
- Body image
- Body weight
- Sexual behaviour
- Substance use
why are children more liking to be overweight if they spent 2 or more hrs a day in a room with a TV on
- absence of exercise (tv viewing is sedentary)
- tv commercials (children’s TV commercials about junk food n food is most common product advertised on children’s television)
The UNESCO Charter for PE and Sport stated that an essential condition for the exercise of human rights is freedom to ____
“develop n preserve physical, intellectual, and moral powers, and that access to PE and sport should consequently be assured n guaranteed for all human beings”
what kind of approach is most likely to be effective in inc levels of PA among children n youth
a coordinated multi-pronged approach
- such an “ecological approach” would address multiple “stakeholders” and “systems of influence”
Examples of stakeholders n systems of influence
- Young people themselves
- Home: fam, inc older siblings
- Friends n peers
- Older adults
- Schools
- Other social institutions e.g. Girl Guides
- Pediatricians
- Communities
- Mass media
- Government: Policies, Funding
Activity should be __ and if it is young people are more likely to develop a lifetime enjoyment of PA
Fun
Environmental improvements can make it ___ for young people to be outside e.g safe playgrounds, bike paths
easier
What tools can governments use
- Policies e.g. daily PE
- Funding for accessible sport n recreation facilities, appropriate programs, training of specialized PE teachers
- Tax incentives e.g. allow parents to deduct certain amt of expenses of PA programs (swim lessons) from their income
- Use of media for social marketing e.g. msgs that {A is normal cool n fun
PA plyas a key part in young people’s __, ___ and ____
- physical, social, n mental development
babies learn n develop physical capabilities thru ___
play
toddlers develop key social skills thru ____
games w/other
young people develop basic skills n understanding of rules n team membership thru ___
sport n PE
A PA lifestyle has direct n indirect health benefits for young people, particularly by ___
preventing overweight n obesity; helping to build strong bones, healthy joints, n an efficient heart; promoting good mental health; establishing healthy lifestyles that may be continued into adulthood
participation in exercise n sport can enhance ___
social integration, cultural tolerance, understanding of ethics, n respect for environment
PA can reduce symptoms of __ and enhance ___
- depression n anxiety
- psychological wellbeing n self-esteem
participation in strength n weight-bearing activities are positively associated with ___ and believed to be related to a reduced ___
bone mineral density
- reduced long term risk of osteoporosis n osteoarthritis
developing ___ is important to help activities of daily life like lifting n carrying, bending, twisting
muscular strength
____ whether thru sport, games, play, dane can give young people valuale experiences that help in learning basic motor skills as well as social integration, moral n social development and the joy of movement n exploration
Physical activity
Evidence-based data are strong for beneficial effects of PA on ___
- musculoskeletal health, several components of cardiovascular health, adiposity in overweight youth, n blood pressure in mildly hypertensive adolescents
Evidence is adequate to make informed judgments about the beneficial effects of PA on ___
lipid n lipoprotein lvls n adiposity in noral weight children n adolescents, blood pressure in normotensive youth, n other cardiovascular variables, self-concept, anxiety, n depression symptoms, n academic performances
why are guildlines recent and weren’t considered necessary before
cause children naturally spent many hours a day in active play before (traditionally more active n presumed to be healthier than adults)
CAHPERD recommends a min of ___ of PE at school each week
- other professionals have called for ___
150 mins
- 60 mins of daily moderate to vigorous PA
The NASPE recommended elementary school children should get ___ of active play or sustained PA on all, or most days of the week
30-60 mins (this is bare minimum)
Why are up to several hrs of activity per ay encouraged for elementary school children
- Development of motor skills requires substantial practice n effort
- Lifetime physical activities learned in childhood contribute to active lifestyles later in life
- PA is positively related to health-related fitness in childhood
- Given the opportunity, child will choose to b active
- People who r inactive r at inc risk of disease n death in adulthood, n people who become less active as they grow older, so establishing a high baseline will b beneficial for future health
The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes ___ as a means of inc activity lvls among children n warns of the dangers of introducing ____ at very young ages
- “active play”
- regimented activity programs
Katzmarzyk recommend a ____ to address a # of barriers to PA in adults, youth, n children
multidisciplinary behavioural approach
Katzmarzyk recommend a multidisciplinary behavioural approach to address a # of barriers to PA in adults, youth, n children
- Modify existing buildings to encourage use of stairs
- Neighbourhoods n urban planners adopt to pedestrian-friendly approach w/more green space n easy access to parks n recreation sites
- Promote bike paths n other forms of active transport
- Make neighbourhoods safe n walkable
- Incorporate PA counseling into all children’s regular medical exams
- Encourage parents to become pos role models
- Advise parents to set time limits on their children’s sedentary activities
More research into ___ among indicators of PA n several health outcomes in children n youth is req
- dose-response relationships
Katzmarzyk recommended 3 actions to address the major gaps in PA n health research n health research among children n youth. What r they
- Develop a national physical activity surveillance system to collect population level data (linked to other risk factors n disease states)
- Establish basic science n clinical evidence to support the development of PA guidelines for children n youth
- Develop comprehensive interventions to address knowledge (awareness n education), skills n resources (access to facilities n equipment) of individuals, families, communities n healthcare providers to participate in or make recommendations about PA
The expert panel’s systematic review on the effect of PA on health n behavioral outcomes in children n youth concluded school-age youth should participate daily in __ mins or more of ___ PA that is developmentally appropriate, enjoyable, n involves a variety of activities
- 60 mins or more of moderate to vigorous