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Miguel Pic1, Vicente Navarro-Adelantado2, Gudberg K Jonsson3
1Institute of Sport, Tourism, and Service, South Ural State University (Chelyabinsk, Russia); Motor Action Research Group (GIAM).
Physiology & Behavior
|April 13, 2021
Summary
T-Pattern analysis revealed hidden decision-making patterns in a triadic motor game. While no overall gender differences in participation were found, girls exhibited greater role variability than boys.
Area of Science:
- * Developmental Psychology
- * Sports Science
- * Behavioral Analysis
Background:
- * Understanding decision-making in children's motor games is crucial for developmental insights.
- * Triadic game dynamics offer a complex environment for observing social and strategic interactions.
- * Previous research often overlooks subtle behavioral patterns in group game settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To explore decision-making processes in a triadic motor game using T-Pattern analysis (TPA).
- * To investigate potential gender-based differences in role selection and behavioral complexity.
- * To identify hidden behavioral structures within game interactions.
Main Methods:
- * A mixed-methods approach combining systematic observation and T-Pattern analysis (TPA).
- * 23 players (12-13 years old; 12 girls, 11 boys) participated in a triadic motor game.
- * Behavioral data were collected using a custom viewing instrument and analyzed with IBM SPSS 25 and THEME v.6.
Main Results:
- * TPA revealed greater behavioral complexity in the Monkeys and Ants teams compared to the Bears team.
- * Girls demonstrated higher role variability than boys, particularly in the Monkeys and Ants teams.
- * Boys utilized specific subroles in the Ants team to directly influence game outcomes, while girls showed similar T-Patterns individually.
Conclusions:
- * T-Pattern analysis effectively uncovers hidden behavioral specificities in triadic motor games.
- * While overall participation showed no significant gender differences, distinct patterns in role usage and variability emerged.
- * Triadic motor games provide a valuable context for studying gender-related decision-making and behavioral strategies.
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