Anxiety, confidence and self-concept in adults with and without developmental coordination disorder

Harris, Sophie; Wilmut, Kate; Rathbone, Clare J.

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2021.104119

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“…Furthermore, adults with DCD have reported significantly more symptoms of both state and trait anxiety compared to their peers (using the state-trait anxiety inventory) [11]. More recently, Harris and colleagues demonstrated higher levels of both generalised anxiety and movement-specific anxiety (anxiety which is specifically focused on movement) in a group of adults with DCD in comparison to their non-DCD peers [12]. For example, as well as feeling more anxious generally the adults with DCD felt more anxious about moving past objects such as displays in shops without bumping into them or about avoiding an obstacle appearing in their path such as a dog running out in front of them.…”

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“…Future research would therefore be enhanced by capturing physiological measures of anxiety to complement self-report. What is more, the measure used in these two studies is far from a measure of general anxiety and it is general anxiety which has predominantly been highlighted as higher in groups with DCD (for example see [5]), although some evidence exists showing that this also extends to movement-specific anxiety [12]. However, what remains unclear is whether when performing a task which does not inherently invoke heightened anxiety in a group with DCD (i.e.…”

Section: The Influence Of Anxiety On Movementmentioning

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Moving With Confidence: How Does Anxiety Impede Performance in Individuals With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?

Harris

Purcell

Wilmut

2022

Curr Dev Disord Rep

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Purpose of Review It is well-established that anxiety levels are higher among people with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) compared to their peers. However, it is unclear whether this anxiety influences movement and behaviour. The purpose of this paper is to review studies demonstrating the influence of anxiety on movement and/or behaviour in non-DCD and DCD populations. Recent Findings When considering non-DCD literature, many studies have illustrated the influence of anxiety on movement. Only two papers were found which explicitly aimed to consider the influence of anxiety on movement in a DCD population. These findings are described and explored against a backdrop of the wider research field. Summary This paper has highlighted the potential role of anxiety in constraining movement patterns in DCD. While a great deal more evidence is needed before definitive conclusions, there is emerging evidence that motor behaviour may be related to task-specific anxiety in children with DCD.

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Section: The Influence Of Anxiety On Movementmentioning

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Moving With Confidence: How Does Anxiety Impede Performance in Individuals With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?

Harris

Purcell

Wilmut

2022

Curr Dev Disord Rep

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“…Another area of concern is the tendency for individuals with DCD to have more anxiety and depressive symptoms than their typically developing peers (Kirby et al, 2013;Rigoli and Piek, 2016;Draghi et al, 2020;Harris et al, 2021). It is suspected that these concerns might be a product of motor difficulties, such that negative experiences from motor symptoms can lead to reductions in self-perceived competence and decreases in physical activity participation (Cairney et al, 2013;Batey et al, 2014).…”

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Perspective: Acknowledging complexity to advance the understanding of developmental coordination disorder

Meachon

2023

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder known for primary symptoms of motor learning and execution difficulties. Recent research has consistently suggested DCD symptoms span broadly beyond motor difficulties, yet a majority of research and practice approaches the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of DCD with a reductionist framework. Therefore, this paper suggests the paradigm of complexity theory as a means for better conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of DCD. First, the perspective of complexity theory and its relevance to DCD is described. Then, examples from recent research which attempt to acknowledge and capture the complex nature of DCD are highlighted. Finally, suggestions for considering and measuring complexity of DCD in future research and practice are provided. Overall, the perspective of complexity can propel the research forward and improve the understanding of DCD relevant to assessment and treatment. The complexity paradigm is highly relevant to describing the evolving and multidimensional picture of DCD, understanding heterogeneous symptom profiles, making connections to interconnected secondary symptoms, and beyond.

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“…The disorder refers to learning of movements and motor skills so present and important in everyday activities at developmental age; therefore, it is easy to understand how DCD also has consequences on the psychological side. Lack of self-esteem and reduced participation in play groups are described as usual in DCD population in addition to anxiety and mood deflection which can still persist to adult life [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ].…”

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Developmental Coordination Disorder and Most Prevalent Comorbidities: A Narrative Review

Lino

Chieffo

2022

Children

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This narrative review describes, in detail, the relationships between Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and most prevalent associated comorbidities in their complexity, heterogeneity and multifactoriality. The research has been conducted on the main scientific databases, excluding single case papers. Blurred borders between the different nosographic entities have been described and advances in this field have been highlighted. In this multifaceted framework a specific profiling for co-occurring DCD, ADHD and ASD signs and symptoms is proposed, confirming the need for a multidisciplinary approach to define new diagnostic paradigms in early childhood.

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Anxiety, confidence and self-concept in adults with and without developmental coordination disorder

Cited by 30 publications

References 39 publications

Moving With Confidence: How Does Anxiety Impede Performance in Individuals With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?

Moving With Confidence: How Does Anxiety Impede Performance in Individuals With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?

Perspective: Acknowledging complexity to advance the understanding of developmental coordination disorder

Developmental Coordination Disorder and Most Prevalent Comorbidities: A Narrative Review

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