@article{ref1,
title="Self-reported supervisory behavior and belief vs. actual observations of caregiver behavior at beaches",
journal="International journal of aquatic research and education",
year="2011",
author="Petrass, Lauren A. and Blitvich, Jennifer D. and Finch, Caroline F.",
volume="5",
number="2",
pages="199-209",
abstract="This study examined self-reported supervisory behaviours of caregivers at beaches and ascertained whether self-reported supervision reflects observed behaviour. Observations were conducted of caregiver/child pairs at 18 Australian beaches, with questionnaires subsequently completed by caregivers. Caregivers identified visual contact as essential for close supervision and proximity a key determinant in distinguishing supervision and close supervision. Supervisory behaviour was associated with child age, whilst lifeguard patrol had no effect on supervision. All supervision statements from the PSAPQ-BEACH were associated with supervision. Only three statements were significant independent predictors of supervision. Comparisons suggest caregivers' self-reported supervisory behaviour reflects actual supervision. As this is the first study of its kind, it is essential that further prospective research using mixed-method approaches build on this information.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1932-9997",
doi="10.25035/ijare.05.02.07",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.25035/ijare.05.02.07"
}