The Relationship Between Motor Competence and Problem Behaviors Among Left-Behind Children: The Mediating Effect of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

doi:10.12139/j.1672-0628.2024.03.011

Abstract

Abstract:

This study investigated the relationship between motor competence and problem behavior in left-behind children, as well as the mediating role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in such relationship. A total of 327 children participated in this study, including 149 left-behind children and 178 non-left-behind children. Data of motor competence, problem behaviors, physical activity, sedentary behavior were collected by using accelerometry, the Test of Gross Motor Development-2, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. The results showed that: 1) motor competence was significantly and negatively correlated with problem behavior in left-behind children; 2) moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior were identified as partial mediators in such relationship. To effectively tackle problem behaviors among left-behind children, interventions should emphasize the development of motor competence, which is crucial for promoting more physical activity and decreasing sedentary lifestyles.

Key words: left-behind children, motor competence, problem behaviors, physical activity, sedentary behavior

摘要：

为探讨运动能力与留守儿童问题行为的关系及身体活动和久坐行为在其中的作用，采用加速度计、大肌肉群动作发展测评工具、长处和困难问卷对327名儿童进行测量，其中留守儿童149人，非留守儿童178人。结果发现：(1)运动能力是留守儿童问题行为的显著负向预测因子；(2)中高强度身体活动与久坐行为在留守儿童运动能力与问题行为之间起部分中介作用。研究结果强调在制定留守儿童问题行为干预措施时应鼓励以发展其运动能力为基础的活动，使其参与更多的身体活动和减少久坐行为。

关键词: 留守儿童, 运动能力, 问题行为, 身体活动, 久坐行为

Yulan ZHOU, Yunfeng WANG, Zhanbing SONG, Jiaying LOU, Rui LI. The Relationship Between Motor Competence and Problem Behaviors Among Left-Behind Children: The Mediating Effect of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2024, 22(3): 372-378.

周玉兰, 王云峰, 宋战兵, 楼佳颖, 李锐. 运动能力与留守儿童问题行为的关系：身体活动和久坐行为的中介作用[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2024, 22(3): 372-378.

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变量	非留守儿童 (n=178)	留守儿童 (n=149)	t	p	d
男	90	67
女	88	82
年龄(岁)	9.78±0.58	9.84±0.63	−0.34	0.736	0.01
BMI	16.99±2.75	17.35±2.80	−0.61	0.108	0.13
运动能力	66.99±7.52	63.95±8.77	3.18	0.002	0.37
MVPA时间 (分钟)	46.73±10.79	45.47±12.97	0.59	0.553	0.11
SB时间 (分钟)	528.71±54.83	542.45±61.82	−2.13	0.034	0.24
问题行为	12.22±2.30	12.85±2.35	−2.76	0.006	0.27

变量	非留守儿童 (n=178)	留守儿童 (n=149)	t	p	d
男	90	67
女	88	82
年龄(岁)	9.78±0.58	9.84±0.63	−0.34	0.736	0.01
BMI	16.99±2.75	17.35±2.80	−0.61	0.108	0.13
运动能力	66.99±7.52	63.95±8.77	3.18	0.002	0.37
MVPA时间 (分钟)	46.73±10.79	45.47±12.97	0.59	0.553	0.11
SB时间 (分钟)	528.71±54.83	542.45±61.82	−2.13	0.034	0.24
问题行为	12.22±2.30	12.85±2.35	−2.76	0.006	0.27

变量	1	2	3
1.运动能力
2.MVPA时间(分钟)	0.39***
3.SB时间(分钟)	−0.24***	−0.26***
4.问题行为	−0.34***	−0.69***	0.21***

变量	1	2	3
1.运动能力
2.MVPA时间(分钟)	0.39***
3.SB时间(分钟)	−0.24***	−0.26***
4.问题行为	−0.34***	−0.69***	0.21***

	结果变量	预测变量	R	R²	β	t
MVPA	MVPA	运动能力	0.39	0.15	0.39	7.17***
	问题行为	运动能力	0.34	0.12	−0.34	−6.22***
	问题行为	运动能力	0.83	0.69	−0.29	−3.72**
		MVPA			−0.72	−14.91***
SB	SB	运动能力	0.24	0.05	−0.24	−4.12***
	问题行为	运动能力	0.34	0.12	−0.34	−6.22***
	问题行为	运动能力	0.83	0.69	−0.21	−5.92***
		SB			0.18	3.72***