The Effect Paintball Game on Motor Performance, Neuropsychological and Behavioral Features Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI:10.32598/jpcp.11.4.703.4

Morteza Homayounnia Firoozjah, Mojtaba Dehestani Ardekani

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Abstract

Objective: Poor motor skill performance can place children with ADHD at risk of developing a weak self-concept, high anxiety levels, and a poor social function. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of a moderate- to high-intensity paintball game program on fitness, cognitive functions, and ADHD-related behavior in children with ADHD. Method: A total of 21 participants (age in years: M = 9.1, SD = 1.1, ranging from 7 to 12) took part in the study. Measuring tools were included Fitness and Motor Tests Measures, Behavioral Measures, Neuropsychological Measures. Fitness level, motor skills, behaviors, and cognitive functions are assessed by standardized tests before and after a 10-week training or control period Results: Findings show that participation in a paintball game program (improves muscular capacities, motor skills, behavior reports by parents and teachers, and level of information processing. Posttest analysis revealed that with the exception of rule breaking behaviors, a tendency for improvements was reported by the teachers in the experimental group for all scales, but all differences did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: Structured paintball game program may have clinical relevance in the functional adaptation of children with ADHD. This supports the need for further research in the area of physical activity with this population

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彩弹游戏对注意缺陷/多动障碍儿童运动表现、神经心理和行为特征的影响

目的:不良的运动技能表现会使ADHD儿童面临自我概念薄弱、焦虑水平高和社交功能低下的风险。本研究的目的是探讨中高强度的彩弹游戏项目对ADHD儿童健康、认知功能和ADHD相关行为的影响。方法:共有21名参与者参与研究，年龄M = 9.1, SD = 1.1，年龄7 ~ 12岁。测量工具包括体能和运动测试测量、行为测量、神经心理测量。在为期10周的训练或控制期前后，通过标准化测试评估了健康水平、运动技能、行为和认知功能。结果:研究结果表明，参加彩弹游戏项目可以提高肌肉能力、运动技能、父母和老师的行为报告以及信息处理水平。后测分析显示，实验组教师除违反规则行为外，各量表均有改善趋势，但差异均未达到统计学意义。结论:有组织的彩弹游戏项目可能对ADHD儿童的功能适应有临床意义。这支持了对这一人群进行体育活动领域进一步研究的必要性

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Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology Psychology-Clinical Psychology

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期刊介绍： Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology® publishes articles representing the professional and applied activities of pediatric psychology. The journal comprehensively describes the breadth and richness of the field in its diverse activities;complements the scientific development of the field with information on the applied/clinical side;provides modeling that addresses the ways practicing pediatric psychologists incorporate empirical literature into day-to-day activities;emphasizes work that incorporates and cites evidence from the science base; andprovides a forum for those engaged in primarily clinical activities to report on their activities and inform future research activities. Articles include a range of formats such as commentaries, reviews, and clinical case reports in addition to more traditional empirical clinical studies. Articles address issues such as: professional and training activities in pediatric psychology and interprofessional functioning;funding/reimbursement patterns and the evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of clinical services;program development;organization of clinical services and workforce analyses;applications of evidence based interventions in "real world" settings with particular attention to potential barriers and solutions and considerations of diverse populations;critical analyses of professional practice issues;clinical innovations, e.g., emerging use of technology in clinical practice;case studies, particularly case studies that have enough detail to be replicated and that provide a basis for larger scale intervention studies; andorganizational, state and federal policies as they impact the practice of pediatric psychology, with a particular emphasis on changes due to health care reform.