Physical activity practice and sports preferences in a group of Spanish schoolchildren depending on sex and parental care: a gender perspective
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Resumen del artículo
The study found that boys were more physically active than girls and preferred team/contact sports, while girls favored individual and artistic sports. Children cared for by their fathers were more likely to be physically active, suggesting a potential influence of paternal figures on activity levels.
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Scientists found that boys often play more active team sports, while girls like individual or artistic activities. They also saw that kids whose dads helped care for them tended to be more active overall.
Posibles conflictos de intereses
The authors received funding from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) through multiple projects. However, no direct conflicts related to commercial interests were identified.
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Explicación de la calificación
The study provides valuable insights into sex differences in physical activity and sports preferences, as well as the influence of parental care. However, several methodological limitations, such as the cross-sectional design, non-representative sample, and self-reported data, restrict its overall strength. The study's funding from the university, while a potential source of bias, is not significant enough to severely impact the rating. Hence, the rating is 3, reflecting an average study with meaningful findings but notable limitations.
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