Title: Associations between Physical Activity and Self-Esteem with Physical and Psychological Wellbeing among Children with ADHD during the COIVID-19 Pandemic

Title: Associations between Physical Activity and Self-Esteem with Physical and Psychological Wellbeing among Children with ADHD during the COIVID-19 Pandemic

8^th World Conference on Pediatrics Child Health & Development
April 25, 2022 | Webinar

Tayebeh Baniasadi, Amir Dana, Stathis Christodoulides

Indiana University, USA
Azad University, Iran
University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus

Scientific Tracks Abstracts : Curr Pediatr Res

Abstract:

Statement of the Problem: It has been shown that physical activity positively affects wellbeing of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this issue has rarely been investigated among special groups such as ADHD. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between physical activity level and self-esteem with physical and psychological wellbeing of children with ADHD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: 67 children aged 7 to 10 years old with ADHD participated in this study. Physical activity, wellbeing, and self-esteem were measured by using standard questionnaires. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze data. Results: On average, level of children’ physical activity, wellbeing, and self-esteem were lower than the average. Physical activity positively affected physical and psychological wellbeing as well as self-esteem among children with ADHD. Moreover, self-esteem can be considered as a plausible mechanism for the relationship between physical activity and wellbeing. Conclusion & Significance: These findings, together, indicate that physical activity and wellbeing are critical concerns for children with ADHD during the pandemic. Accordingly, it is necessary to adopt appropriate strategies to increase the level of physical activity among children with ADHD during the pandemic. Recent Publication:
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Biography:

Tayebeh Baniasadi University for 14 years. She is interested in Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology

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