Journal Articles

Predictors of teachers' attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in general physical education

Title:
Predictors of teachers' attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in general physical education
Authors:
Source:
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 41(4), 633-639, 2022
Publisher:
Human Kinetics
Year Published:
2022
Education Categories:
Keywords:
Belief Inattention Mindfulness Physical Educator Self-esteem
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
Purpose: This research was undertaken to examine predictors of physical education (PE) teachers' attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in general PE. Method: In-service PE teachers (n = 151) in Hong Kong completed a multi-section survey measuring demographic variables, attitudes, self-esteem, and intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness. Survey data were mainly analyzed through multiple regression analyses. Results: The results showed that special education-related coursework and self-esteem were positive predictors of attitudes. However, they were no longer a significant predictor after mindfulness was entered into the regression model while both types of mindfulness positively predicted attitudes. Discussion/Conclusion: Self-esteem as well as intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness play an important role in predicting PE teachers' attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Related training components may be included in the professional development programs for improving PE teachers' attitudes. Copyright © 2022 Human Kinetics .
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 02735024
DOI:
- 10.1123/jtpe.2019-0203
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/c8dd0486
Entry Date:
2023-04-11