Budgell, Lacee K. (2017) Student Independent Projects Psychology 2017: The Effects of Team Sports on the Mental Health and Well-being of Children with ADHD. Research Report. Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland. (Unpublished)
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Abstract
The following literature review examines the effects of team sports on the mental health and well-being of children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This review pays specific attention to the aspects of socialization for children with ADHD as well as the benefits of team sports for children both with and without ADHD. The literature showed that the use of token economy can result in exceptional potential for children to demonstrate positive displays of teamwork and sportsmanship resulting in a sense of belonging. This review also highlights benefits to the mental health and well-being of children with ADHD as a result of physical activity and peer inclusion. The following literary review also highlights important milestones for the history of ADHD as well as some implications of the literature and suggestions for future research.
| Item Type: | Report (Research Report) |
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| URI: | http://research.library.mun.ca/id/eprint/13101 |
| Item ID: | 13101 |
| Department(s): | Grenfell Campus > School of Arts and Social Science > Psychology |
| Date: | 2017 |
| Date Type: | Submission |
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