Relationships between physical activity and quality of life in parent–child dyads with ASD

These findings underscore the potential of LPA as a feasible and accessible form of joint activity that may support QOL within families of children with ASD. Framed through reciprocal determinism, the results highlight the interconnected roles of children's PA (behavior), parents' psychological well-being (personal factor), and the family context (environment). Further longitudinal and intervention studies are warranted to confirm these relationships and inform family-centered PA interventions.