Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sports

This study examined differences in sport behavior between boys with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Sport behavior was measured by parent-report on the Sports Behavior Checklist-Revised (SBC-R). Team affiliation was measured by parent-report on the Howe Sports Behavior Assessment Scale - Revised (Affiliation Subscale). Finally, attrition was measured through parent report on the Sports Attrition Scale. The current study demonstrates that ADHD boys exhibit higher levels of aggression, and emotional reactivity, coupled with decreased rule following behavior and affiliation with teammates and coaches, when compared to non-ADHD boys. Additionally, the ADHD cohort engaged in team sports for a significantly briefer duration when compared to the control group, with the ADHD cohort also being more likely to discontinue individual sports. Results are considered with respect to current theories of ADHD.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Grantor dc:publisher

Colorado State University. Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Authors dc:creator

• Johnson, Robert C., author
• Rosén, Lee, advisor

• psychotherapy
• sports medicine
• kinesiology
• clinical psychology

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.

Language dc:language.iso

eng, English

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25675/3.026951

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mountainscholar.org:10217/244356