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Journal : journal medical informatics technology

The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and BMI-for-Age Status Among School-Aged Children in Kudus Wafiq Azizah; Indanah Indanah; Sri Karyati
Journal Medical Informatics Technology Volume 4 No. 3, September 2026
Publisher : SAFE-Network

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37034/medinftech.v4i3.175

Abstract

Childhood obesity is a multifactorial health problem influenced by family characteristics and parenting practices. However, evidence regarding the association between parenting style and children's nutritional status remains inconsistent. This study examined the association between parenting style and BMI-for-age status among elementary school children in Kandangmas Village, Dawe District, Kudus Regency. A cross-sectional study involved 60 eligible children. Body weight and height were measured to determine BMI-for-age status, categorized as normal, overweight, or obese. Parents or guardians completed a questionnaire assessing authoritarian, democratic, and permissive parenting styles. Data were analyzed descriptively and using Pearson’s Chi-Square test, with Cramer’s V measuring association strength. Among respondents, 21 (35.0%) had normal BMI-for-age status, 14 (23.3%) were overweight, and 25 (41.7%) were obese. Democratic parenting was most common (41.7%), followed by permissive (33.3%) and authoritarian parenting (25.0%). No statistically significant association was observed between parenting style and BMI-for-age status in the present sample of school-aged children studied (χ²(4) = 4.937; p = 0.294; Cramer’s V = 0.203). These findings should be interpreted cautiously given the small sample, cross-sectional design, and unmeasured factors, including dietary intake, physical activity, and sedentary behavior. Furthermore, two expected cell counts were below five, warranting caution when interpreting the Pearson test. Larger studies incorporating relevant behavioral and family factors are needed to clarify this relationship and inform childhood obesity prevention strategies.
Co-Authors Ahlul Nazar Ali Solikin Althofia, Zanadira Ammar Surya Sorimuda Lubis Andriyani, A Anny Rosiana M Anny Rosiana Masithoh Anny Rosiana Masithoh Anny Rosiana Masithoh Arham, Zawil Ary Wahyudi Aswadi, Khairul Aulia, Qurrotu A'yuni Bidara, Tanaya Trustha Darwin Witarsa Dewi Hartinah Dewi, Yetty Kusuma Dhina Megayati Diah Andriani Kusumastuti Diah Andriani Kusumastuti, Diah Andriani Diana Lestari Diana Lestari, Diana Diana Tri Lestari Dwi ASTUTI Dwi Astuti Dwi Astuti Dzulfania, Rishma Edi Wibowo Suwandi Edy Soesanto Eka Nihayatur Rohmah Endang Sulandari Estetika Putri Eswanti, Noor Eva Untar Fadhilah Sekar Aji Widyawati Fauziyah, Aulia Fera Wardana Fuji Nurul Hidayah Gayla Fredella Gusti Ayu Ratih Damayanti Hadi Sabdo Haerani, Ruslan Hafizatul Ulum Hanifah, Sirli Heny Siswanti Hidayah, Fuji Nurul Ika Ristiyaningsih IKA RISTIYANINGSIH Ika Widyawati Ika Yuliana Susilawati Ikhsan Kamil, Muhammad Indah Risnawati Indah Risnawati Indanah Irma Istihara Zain Islami Islami Islami, Islami Ismiyati Haniah Itrawadi, Itrawadi Junariah Junariah Kamil, M. Ikhsan Kusuma, Jauhari Dewi Kusumaningrum, Rafika Putri Ayu L, Nur Rochma Hestu Listyaninsih, Siti Luluk Ulya Lulut Yatmiatun M. Octaviano Eka Mahendra Maryani, Wiwin Mela Dwi Puspita Miftahul Jannah Muhamad Jauhar Muhammad Hanafi Muhammad Hanafi Muhammad Kamil Muhammad Maulana Saparudin Muhammad Purnomo Muhammad Purnomo Muhammad Purnomo Naela Hidayati Noor Azizah Noor Azizah Noor Azizah Noor Cholifah Noor Cholifah Noor Cholifah Noor Hidayah Noor Hidayah Novie Afif Mauludin Nugraheni, Sofiana Dewi Nur Astu Dwi Rahma Nur Rochma Hestu L Nurfaiz Najunda Sari Nurfajri Lutfiana Pranata, Vicky Riyan Pri Astuti pri Astuti Puji Krisbiantoro Purnomo, M. Putri Ani Putri, Estetika Qurrotu A'yuni Aulia R Rusnoto Rahmasari, Lutfir Fitri Rina Yuliana Rinda Rizky Ananda Riyan, Vicky Rizka Himawan Rochmawati, Lia Rohmah, Eka Nihayatur Rokhani, Siti rusnoto rusnoto Rusnoto, R S. Januar Ashadi Saepul Rahman Safitri, Adinda Anisa Salis Nur Hidayah Sari, Nurfaiz Najunda Septiningsih, Yuni Setyowati Setyowati Setyowati Setyowati Shofanida, Nabila Adisty Sholihah - Sholihah Sholihah SHOLIHAH SHOLIHAH, SHOLIHAH Sigit Yuliardi Cahyo Siti Listyaninsih Siti Rokhani Sri Handayani Dwi Astuti Sridamayanti, Kardina Putri Subiwati Subiwati Suhardiman Sukarmin Sukarmin Sukarmin Sukarmin Sukarmin Sukarmin, S Sukarmo , I Gede Sukarmo, I Gede Sukesih Sukesih Sukesih Sukesih, Sukesih Suranto - Suranto Suranto Suranto Suranto Tukiyo Tukiyo Umi Faridah Vicky Riyan Vicky Riyan Pranata Wafiq Azizah Wahana, Haryo Srijaya Wardana, Fera Widaningsih Widaningsih Wina Yuliati Wiwin Maryani Wulandari, Ni Luh Risma Melda Y Yusminah Yuliati, Wina Yulisetyaningrum Yuni Rustianawati Yuni Septiningsih Yusminah, Y Z Zuliana Zulfia Ningrum Zuliana Zuliana Zuliana, Z