Table 4 Hierarchical Multiple Regression: Factors relating to children’s physical activity preferences (parent reported)

Step 1

0.079

.079^*

 Child gender

−.159

.549

−.026

−.290

.773

 Ethnicity

−1.04

.877

−.108

−1.19

.235

 Parent age

−1.48

.512

−.260

−2.89

.005

 Household income

−.221

.277

−.077

−.796

.428

Step 2

.236

.157^***

 Rules around active play outdoors

−.220

.083

−.248

−2.64

.009^**

 Use of screen-time to reward/control child behaviour

.353

.168

.198

2.098

.038^*

 Explicit modelling and enjoyment of PA

.046

.045

.099

1.024

.308

 Instrumental support for active play

.125

.070

.162

1.80

0.075

 Support/reinforcement from other adults

.183

.143

.121

1.28

.203

 Instrumental support for sport

.112

.109

.093

1.03

.305