Parents’ Views on Sports Helping Children with Learning Disorders
Author Information
Author(s): Borges-Silva Fernanda, Manzanares Aarón, González-Gálvez Noelia, Zanzurino Giuseppe, Cordovani Gabriele, Cherubini Domenico, Morales-Belando María T.
Primary Institution: Facultad de Deporte, UCAM—Universidad Católica de Murcia, Spain
Hypothesis
How does coach support influence the psychological needs and well-being of children with Specific Learning Disorders through sports participation?
Conclusion
Participation in sports benefits the self-esteem and well-being of children with Specific Learning Disorders.
Supporting Evidence
- Increased sports participation is linked to higher perceptions of coach support and self-esteem.
- Children in individual sports report greater coach support than those in team sports.
- Parents of children participating in both individual and team sports report higher satisfaction of psychological needs.
Takeaway
Sports can help kids with learning difficulties feel better about themselves and make friends. Coaches who support them are really important.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study involving 1146 parents of children with Specific Learning Disorders from Italy, Spain, and Ireland.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from parents' perceptions and experiences with sports.
Limitations
The study did not control for factors like socioeconomic status or the severity of children's learning disorders.
Participant Demographics
94.4% mothers, 5.6% fathers; children aged 7-20, 61.6% boys, 38.4% girls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.004 to 0.050
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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