Developmental Coordination Disorder, Generalized Self-Efficacy toward Physical Activity and Participation in Organized and Free Play Activities

Cairney, J. and Hay, J. and Faught, B.E. and Wade, T.J. and Corna, Laurie and Flouris, A. (2005) Developmental Coordination Disorder, Generalized Self-Efficacy toward Physical Activity and Participation in Organized and Free Play Activities. Journal of Pediatrics, 147 (4). pp. 515-520.

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Abstract

Objective To test a theoretical model linking developmental coordination disorder (DCD) to reduced physical activity (PA) through the mediating influence of generalized self-efficacy regarding PA. Study design This was a cross-sectional investigation of students in grades 4 through 8 from 5 elementary schools in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada (n = 590). Motor proficiency was evaluated using the short-form Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency. Generalized self-efficacy was assessed using the Children's Self-Perceptions of Adequacy in and Predilection for Physical Activity scale, and PA levels were evaluated using a 61-item Participation Questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used to test the influence of generalized self-efficacy on the relationship between DCD and PA. Results In this sample, 7.5% (n = 44) of the children met the requirements for probable DCD. The effect of DCD on PA was mediated by generalized self-efficacy. In this model, 28% of the variance in children's PA was predicted by generalized self-efficacy and DCD. Conclusions Our results suggest that children with DCD are less likely to be physically active and that generalized self-efficacy can account for a considerable proportion of this relationship. The implications for appropriate interventions to increase PA among children with DCD are discussed.

Item Type:	Scientific journal article, Newspaper article or Magazine article
Subjects:	Social studies Social studies > Sociology
Department/unit:	Dipartimento economia aziendale, sanità e sociale > Centro competenze anziani
Depositing User:	Roberta Gandolfi
Date Deposited:	14 Jan 2020 08:27
Last Modified:	14 Jan 2020 08:27
URI:	http://repository.supsi.ch/id/eprint/11447

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