Affiliation:
1. İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ
2. İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ
Abstract
The study presents a bibliometric analysis of studies conducted on sport and physical activity in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 490 articles determined on Web of Science database in line with the purpose of the study were included in the data analysis. The results obtained show that there was a limited number of studies in this field before 2006, but that research has gained pace in this regard in recent years. It was found that the relevant research concentrated in countries such as the USA, China, Canada, and Turkey. On the other hand, such research was encountered less in some African and Asian regions involving underdeveloped countries. In addition, the analyses performed demonstrated that the number of studies which emphasized the importance of sport and physical activity in individuals with ASD in terms of developing their educational and life skills was higher. Besides, it was determined that more research was needed on issues such as mental health, executive functions, and adapted physical activity. In conclusion, the importance of research on sport and physical activity in individuals with ASD was emphasized, and the need for more research in this field was expressed.
Funder
Destekleyen kurum bulunmamaktadır.
Publisher
International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences
Subject
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Life-span and Life-course Studies,Health (social science),Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Reference57 articles.
1. Akin, S., & Alp, H. (2019). Effect of adapted game-aided physical education program on the motor skills of children with autism spectrum disorders: longitudinal case study. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching; 8(3):63-72.https://doi.org/10.5430/jct.v8n3 p63
2. Aksoy, Y., (2020). The effects of physical activity as recreational activity on social communication in children with autism, Gaziantep University Journal of Sport Sciences;5(1);19-34.https://doi.org/ 10.31680 / gaunjss. 689747
3. Alver, E. & Gümüş, Ç. (2020). Examples of magazine advertising prepared to take attention to the importance of education in individuals with autism spectrum disorders, Istanbul Ticaret University Journal of Social Sciences;19(39):1436-1452. https://doi.org/ 10.46928/iticusbe.765640
4. American Psychiatric Association (2013) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) (Translation Ed.: E Köroğlu) Hekimler Publishing, Ankara.
5. Anderson H.C., Turek, K., & Schneiderman R.L. (2011). Autism and Exergaming: Effects on repetitive behaviors and Cognitions. Psychology Research and Behavior Management;1:29-137.https//doi.org/10.21 47/PRBM.S24016