Relationships between Levels of physical activity and selfefficacy in young school-aged children

Session

Sport, Health and Society

Description

Aim: Interactions with peers are vital for children's overall development. These experiences help them learn to build and sustain friendships, handle conflicts, and express themselves effectively. Children who engage positively with their peers tend to develop strong social-emotional skills, achieve academic success, and enjoy better mental health. The goal of the research is to examine the relationship between physical activity and children's self-efficacy in interactions with peers for difficult social situations that cause conflict, and the connection between physical activity and children's self-efficacy in interactions with peers. Methods: The sample was comprised of 147 children aged 9 and 10 (79 boys and 68 girls). Children’s Self-Efficacy in Peer Interactions (CSPI) and Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) were used. Internal consistency of the CSPI was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha and high values for subscales were obtained (α>.90). Based on the PAQ-C, the children were divided into groups of children who were insufficiently, moderately, and very physically active. Results: Results showed statistically significant differences in self-efficacy between insufficiently, moderately, and very physically active groups, favoring the latest one (F = 3.14; df = 2; p = .046). Children's self-efficacy and physical activity were significantly correlated (r=.171, p<0.05) which indicates that as the level of physical activity increases, so does self-efficacy. Conclusion: The motivation and encouragement to overcome difficult tasks is the key to the development of higher self-efficacy in children. That achievement crucially depends on the support of the teachers and coaches by focusing on strengths, not on weaknesses, and emphasizing the importance of effort.

Keywords:

physical activity, self-efficacy, conflict with peers

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-15-3

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

25-10-2024 9:00 AM

End Date

27-10-2024 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.247

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Relationships between Levels of physical activity and selfefficacy in young school-aged children

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Aim: Interactions with peers are vital for children's overall development. These experiences help them learn to build and sustain friendships, handle conflicts, and express themselves effectively. Children who engage positively with their peers tend to develop strong social-emotional skills, achieve academic success, and enjoy better mental health. The goal of the research is to examine the relationship between physical activity and children's self-efficacy in interactions with peers for difficult social situations that cause conflict, and the connection between physical activity and children's self-efficacy in interactions with peers. Methods: The sample was comprised of 147 children aged 9 and 10 (79 boys and 68 girls). Children’s Self-Efficacy in Peer Interactions (CSPI) and Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) were used. Internal consistency of the CSPI was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha and high values for subscales were obtained (α>.90). Based on the PAQ-C, the children were divided into groups of children who were insufficiently, moderately, and very physically active. Results: Results showed statistically significant differences in self-efficacy between insufficiently, moderately, and very physically active groups, favoring the latest one (F = 3.14; df = 2; p = .046). Children's self-efficacy and physical activity were significantly correlated (r=.171, p<0.05) which indicates that as the level of physical activity increases, so does self-efficacy. Conclusion: The motivation and encouragement to overcome difficult tasks is the key to the development of higher self-efficacy in children. That achievement crucially depends on the support of the teachers and coaches by focusing on strengths, not on weaknesses, and emphasizing the importance of effort.