Success in Adults With Probable Developmental Coordination Disorder Using Structural Equation Modeling
Miri Tal-Saban1, Asher Ornoy2, Shula Parush3
1Miri Tal-Saban, PhD, is Lecturer and Researcher, School of Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel; miri.tal-saban@mail.huji.ac.il.
Summary
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) significantly impacts executive functions, daily activities, and emotional well-being in young adults. These motor coordination challenges have broad clinical implications.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects motor skills, impacting daily life.
- Executive functions are crucial for task management and goal achievement.
- Emotional state and attributions influence an individual's success and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between probable DCD and executive strategies.
- To investigate the impact of DCD on daily life activities (academic and nonacademic).
- To explore the influence of DCD on emotional state and attribution to success.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a large randomized cohort of young adults.
- Employed structural equation modeling to analyze direct and mediated effects.
- Assessed probable DCD, executive functions, daily activities, emotional state, and attribution to success.
Main Results:
- Probable DCD directly and significantly affected all measured variables.
- Motor coordination impairments negatively impacted academic and nonacademic daily functions.
- DCD led to reduced utilization of executive strategies and significant indirect effects were observed.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the pervasive direct and indirect influences of probable DCD.
- Findings underscore the broad clinical implications for understanding and supporting individuals with DCD.
- DCD's impact extends beyond motor skills to cognitive, emotional, and functional domains.
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