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Publication Date: 2017
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The Effect of Physical Activity on Children with ADHD: A Quantitative Review of the Literature
Cornelius, Colleen; Fedewa, Alicia L.; Ahn, Soyeon
Journal of Applied School Psychology, v33 n2 p136-170 2017
Research on the effects of physical activity on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is promising, yet no attempt has been made to integrate current findings using meta-analytic techniques. Using a meta-regression, the present study examined the effectives of physical activity for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on a number of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional outcomes. From 20 empirical studies, 164 effect sizes quantifying the effectiveness of physical activity for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were extracted from 22 independent samples. Results indicated an overall moderate-to-large effect for physical activity on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with a significant effect for emotion/mood. Limitations of the study, future directions, and implications for school professionals are discussed.
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Effect Size, Children, Emotional Response, Psychological Patterns, Cognitive Ability, Child Behavior, Meta Analysis, Coding, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Ethnic Groups, Racial Differences, Socioeconomic Status, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Drug Therapy, Comorbidity, Statistical Analysis, Literature Reviews
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Language: English
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