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Do kinesiologic activities change aberrant behavior in preschool children?
Gustav Bala1, Ratko Katić, Zeljko Krneta
1University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Collegium Antropologicum
|March 9, 2012
Summary
Systematic kinesiologic activities significantly reduced aberrant behavior in preschool children by improving their motor abilities. This highlights the importance of exercise for behavioral development in early childhood.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Aberrant behavior in preschool children is a growing concern.
- The link between motor skill development and behavioral outcomes requires further investigation.
- Kinesiology-based interventions offer a potential avenue for addressing behavioral issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of kinesiologic activities on aberrant behavior in preschool children.
- To determine if improvements in motor abilities correlate with reductions in aberrant behavior.
- To assess the efficacy of systematic exercise interventions in early childhood behavioral management.
Main Methods:
- An experimental study involving 117 preschool children receiving 9 months of twice-weekly 60-minute kinesiologic activity sessions.
- A control group of 139 children followed the standard preschool program.
- Assessment included 7 motor ability tests, Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices for intellectual ability, and a parent-reported aberrant behavior questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in aberrant behavior was observed in the group participating in kinesiologic activities.
- Improvements in motor abilities through systematic exercise were strongly correlated with decreased aberrant behavior.
- No significant changes were noted in the control group regarding aberrant behavior or motor skills.
Conclusions:
- Systematic kinesiologic activities are effective in reducing aberrant behavior in preschool children.
- Enhancing motor abilities via targeted exercise programs is a viable strategy for managing behavioral issues in early childhood.
- The findings underscore the critical role of physical activity and specialized movement programs in holistic child development.
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