Research Article

A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program

Volume: 8 Number: 3 September 28, 2025
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A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program

Abstract

The research, aims to determine the effects of the mother-child physical activity program. The research is a qualitative research and designed in phenomenological design. A semi-structured interview form investigating the opinions of the participants was used to collect data in the research. The form consists of open-ended questions designed to obtain in-depth information about the subject. The open-ended interview format was selected as the most appropriate technique for this research. Data were analyzed using content analysis. A phenomenological design was used in the study to explore and describe the experiences and perceptions of parents who participated in the mother-child interactive physical activity program. The themes of Reasons for Participation in the Mother-Child Physical Activity Program, Creating Memories, Socializing, Spending Quality Time Together, Health Awareness and the Importance of Movement, Reducing Screen Time/Staying Away from Technological Devices were reached. The gains that the children obtained from the Mother-Child Physical Activity Program are as follows: Development of self-confidence, Self-expression, Creativity and imagination, Social adaptation and teamwork, Spending quality time with family. Mothers' Gains from the Mother-Child Physical Activity Program Physical health and vitality, Psychological well-being and stress management and Parental role modeling subthemes were reached. As a result, it was determined that the program supported self-confidence, creativity, self-expression and social development in children.

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Ethical Statement

Ethics Review Board: Bartın University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee Date of Ethics Approval Document: 26.07.2024 Approval Number: 2024-SBB-0635

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Training and Sports Pedagogy, Physical Activity and Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 26, 2025

Publication Date

September 28, 2025

Submission Date

April 17, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 23, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 3

APA
Yılmaz, S. H., & Uzunçayır, D. (2025). A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, 8(3), 450-464. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1678362
AMA
1.Yılmaz SH, Uzunçayır D. A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program. MJSS. 2025;8(3):450-464. doi:10.38021/asbid.1678362
Chicago
Yılmaz, Sevim Handan, and Dilek Uzunçayır. 2025. “A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program”. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science 8 (3): 450-64. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1678362.
EndNote
Yılmaz SH, Uzunçayır D (September 1, 2025) A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science 8 3 450–464.
IEEE
[1]S. H. Yılmaz and D. Uzunçayır, “A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program”, MJSS, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 450–464, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.38021/asbid.1678362.
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Sevim Handan - Uzunçayır, Dilek. “A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program”. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science 8/3 (September 1, 2025): 450-464. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1678362.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz SH, Uzunçayır D. A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program. MJSS. 2025;8:450–464.
MLA
Yılmaz, Sevim Handan, and Dilek Uzunçayır. “A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program”. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, vol. 8, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 450-64, doi:10.38021/asbid.1678362.
Vancouver
1.Sevim Handan Yılmaz, Dilek Uzunçayır. A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Parents Participating in a Mother–Child Physical Activity Program. MJSS. 2025 Sep. 1;8(3):450-64. doi:10.38021/asbid.1678362

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