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

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.