Cited by 90Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderPhysical Activity and HealthChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Sport participation and anxiety in children with ADHD

Kiluk, Brian D., Weden, Sarah, Culotta, Vincent P.·2009·Journal of Attention Disorders

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Few studies have examined the psychological benefits of physical activity in children with ADHD who may be at higher risk for mood and anxiety problems. This study explores the relationship between participation in physical activity and emotional functioning in children with ADHD. METHOD: Scores on parent-reported measures of mood and behavior were retrospectively compared among a group of 65 children (ages 6 to 14) diagnosed with ADHD based on their amount of sport participation. A total of 32 children diagnosed with a learning disorder (LD) were used as a comparison group. RESULTS: Children with ADHD who participated in three or more sports displayed significantly fewer anxiety or depression symptoms than did those who participated in fewer than three sports. These differences were not evident among children with LDs. CONCLUSION: Results suggest that active sport participation may be associated with a reduced expression of anxiety or depression symptoms in children with ADHD.

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  • Peer socialization and support experienced during participation in organized sports promotes psychosocial well-being and healthy youth development.

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Authors
Kiluk, B. D., Weden, S., & Culotta, V. P.
Affiliations
  • Yale University (US)
  • Neurobehavioral Associates
Corresponding author
Kiluk, Brian D.
Venue
Journal of Attention Disorders
Published
2008-07-02
Volume
12
Issue
6
Pages
499-506
ISSN
  • 1087-0547 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-1246
OpenAlex
W2074867689
Cited by
90
References
60
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FWCI
2.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Attention Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Keywords
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sports participation, physical activity, anxiety, depression, mood, emotional functioning, children, learning disabilities, parent-reported behavior
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Depression, Female, Humans, Learning Disabilities, Male, Motor Activity, Personality Inventory, Sports

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