A qualitative study into the perceptions and needs of fathers with a migration background on parenting regarding energy balance-related behaviors
Meredith L. Overman, Roel C. J. Hermans, Ibrahim Loukili, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Abdellah Mehraz, Lauren Ekkelboom, Stef P. J. Kremers, Carry Renders

TL;DR
This study explores how fathers with a migration background in the Netherlands perceive and address healthy lifestyle behaviors for their children, highlighting cultural and generational differences.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into migrant fathers' perceptions and needs regarding parenting for healthy energy balance behaviors, often overlooked in previous research.
Findings
Second-generation fathers are more proactive in promoting healthy lifestyles compared to first-generation fathers.
Fathers face challenges in parenting across two cultures and influencing teenage children's habits.
Participating in parenting programs helps improve communication and lifestyle changes within families.
Abstract
Overweight among adolescents is worldwide still considered a serious public health problem. Although both parents influence children’s energy balance-related behavior, most studies have predominantly focused on mothers and white populations. Therefore, in this study, we contribute to the research by exploring the perceptions and needs of Dutch fathers with a migration background on parenting, specifically regarding promoting healthy energy balance-related behaviors among their children, and what motivates fathers to participate in parenting programs focused on these behaviors. We used a qualitative research design. Informal conversations (n = 2), semi-structured interviews (n = 11) and one focus group (n = 13) were conducted with professionals specialized in intercultural pedagogy and fathers participating in a parenting program organized by these professionals. Interviews and focus…
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Taxonomy
TopicsObesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Early Childhood Education and Development · School Health and Nursing Education
