Physical activity participation among families of children with visual impairments and blindness

Abstract

Findings revealed that parents valued PA, but they lacked the skills to teach and advocate for their children regarding PA. As a consequence, parents voiced the need for a support system that would allow their families to be more physically active. Implications for Rehabilitation Results of this study demonstrated that parents valued physical activity, but they lacked the skills necessary to confidently engage their children in physical activity. Physical activity interventions are needed to enhance the quality of life of children with visual impairments and their families. Physical activity programs and interventions are most likely to enhance intentions to engage in physical activity among children with visual impairments and their parents. Results demonstrated that parents of children with visual impairments were interested to work side-by-side with physical activity professionals to enhance recreational physical activity opportunities available to their children.

Physical activity intention and attendance behaviour in Finnish youth with cerebral palsy – results from a physical activity intervention: an application of the theory of planned behaviour

“…In contrast to previous studies from the general population, where attitudes towards physical activity are the main predictor for intention (Gallagher and Updegraff, 2011;Hagger et al, 2002), the only significant predictor of intention for youth with CP in our study was SN. This finding is in concordance with a recent systematic review pointing SN as the key factor for youth with disabilities when enrolling in physical activities (Columna et al, 2020), where families or important others would play a key role in promoting physical activity participation (Columna et al, 2019). The results from this study suggest the need for future studies to take subjective experience of the normalised environment into consideration.…”

“…Thus, intention to participate in a physical activity intervention is normatively controlled (Sheeran et al, 1999a). In a normative controlled environment, external pressure (i.e., family, health professional, or peers) have a strong influence on the individuals´ intention (Columna et al, 2019). Intention based on SN is typically less of a reliable predictor for behaviour than, for example, attitudinal intention.…”

Physical Activity of Blind Children in Terms of Parenting

“…Recent evidence suggests that a child's level of disability (e.g., level of vision) influences her or his level of PA participation. Moreover, children with VI are impacted by the availability (or lack) of PA opportunities [8,12].…”

Analysis of the Coping Process among Visually Impaired Individuals, Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)

“…In particular, they are exposed to diverse and complex environments while coping with physical development, mental depression, frustration, and social adaptation [1]. Furthermore, children with visual impairments experience numerous barriers in their development, physical activity participation, and the whole education curriculum, from early life through adulthood [2].…”

“…Young children with visual impairments also experience a variety of problems that can lead to emotional isolation, loneliness, alienation, and frustration, as well as physical difficulties in daily activities [1]. Moreover, there is a lack of educational opportunities to promote healthy human development end reduce isolation in the social environment, and no opportunity to gain important knowledge and positive information [2].…”