아버지-유아를 위한 신체활동 프로그램 개발 및 효과검증

Development and Application of a Father-Child Physical Activity Program

Objective: This study aims to develop a father-child physical activity program and to investigate the effectiveness of the program for improving preschoolers' self-regulation, fathers' playfulness, and parenting efficacy. Methods: The development of the father-child physical activity program was as follows. First, the purpose of the program was to improve the ability of preschoolers' self-regulation, fathers’ playfulness, and parenting efficacy. Second, the contents of the program consisted of physical activities between the father and child using household goods and recycle materials. Third, on-line communication between childcare centers and families were carried out through the education of non-face-to-face methods. The father filmed and shared videos of the father and child playing at home. Results: First, the father- child physical activity program positively affected preschoolers' self-regulation abilities. Second, the program showed a positive effect on father's playfulness. Third, the program had a positive effect on the father's parenting efficacy. Conclusions: The father-child physical activity program is effective in improving preschoolers' self-regulation, fathers' playfulness, and parenting skills