Relationship among socialization, attitude, and placement with participation in physical activity of students with emotional disorders.
206 students, with emotional disorders, ages 14 to 21 years in mainstreamed and adapted physical education classes, were surveyed concerning their participation in physical activity, attitude toward physical activity, and the influence of significant others in their participation. Significant relations were found between participation in and attitude toward physical activity, influence of social systems, and physical education placement. Subjects showed activity preferences and rates of participation in physical activity similar to those of nondisabled peers. Subjects expressed positive attitudes toward physical activity and indicated that encouragement from parents, siblings, peers, teachers, and coaches was important in their participation.
Merriman
W J
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Department of Health and Physical Education, Manhattan College, Bronx, New York 10471.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D012574:Schools; D012951:Socialization; D013177:Sports / Q000523:psychology*; D013334:Students