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Self-perceptions in children with probable developmental coordination disorder with and without overweight

Johannes J Noordstar1, M J M Volman2

  • 1Bachelor Program Cesar Kinetics Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Department of Child, Family & Education Studies, Utrecht University, the Netherlands; Department of Child, Family & Education Studies, Utrecht University, the Netherlands.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|February 12, 2020
PubMed

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Children with probable developmental coordination disorder (pDCD) and overweight experience lower social acceptance. This highlights the need for targeted interventions for children with pDCD and overweight to improve their well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Motor Skill Development

Background:

  • Children with probable developmental coordination disorder (pDCD) face motor challenges impacting self-perception and increasing overweight risk.
  • The specific effect of overweight on self-perception in children with pDCD requires further investigation.
  • Understanding this impact is crucial for effective diagnostics and interventions promoting physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare self-perceptions among children with pDCD and overweight (pDCD-O), children with pDCD without overweight (pDCD-NO), and typically developing (TD) children.
  • To identify specific areas of self-perception affected by the comorbidity of pDCD and overweight.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 366 children aged 7–13 years.
  • Categorization into three groups: pDCD-O (n=13), pDCD-NO (n=51), and TD (n=302).
  • Assessment of self-perceptions using the Self-Perception Profile for Children.

Main Results:

  • Children with pDCD-O reported lower social acceptance compared to pDCD-NO and TD children.
  • Children with pDCD-NO showed lower perceived athletic competence than TD children, but not compared to pDCD-O.
  • No significant differences were observed in perceived physical appearance or global self-esteem across groups.

Conclusions:

  • Overweight exacerbates negative self-perceptions, specifically impacting social acceptance in children with pDCD.
  • Findings underscore the importance of addressing overweight in intervention strategies for children with pDCD.
  • Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms linking pDCD, overweight, and social acceptance.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenDevelopmental coordination disorderOverweightSelf-esteemSelf-perceptions

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