Sensory Processing as a Predictor of Leisure Participation in Early Adolescents

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ID15713675
AuthorsYoungeun Choi (0000-0002-4065-7977, Kaya University), Young-Eun Choi (Kaya University), Hyerim Jung (0000-0003-2839-4702, Kaya University, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume8
Issue11
Pages1005-1005
Publication date2021-11-03
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children8111005
PMID34828718
OpenAlexW3209648575
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited28

Sensory processing may be associated with adolescents' preferences for different leisure activities. However, knowledge about how different sensory processing patterns may relate to adolescents' participation in leisure activities is scarce. This study sought to investigate the relationship between sensory processing and leisure participation in early adolescents. Study participants were typical early adolescents aged from 11 to 12 years (mean = 11.88 ± 0.33, n = 140). The Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP) and Children's Assessment for Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) were used to determine the participants' sensory processing abilities. Correlational and multiple regression methods were employed to analyze the relationship between sensory processing and leisure participation. There were significant positive relationships between sensory seeking and participation (r = 0.177-0.350, p = 0.000-0.037). There were also significant negative relationships between low registration, sensory sensitivity, and overall participation (r = -0.202, p = 0.017, r = -0.212, p = 0.012). We found that formal activities, skill-based activities, and self-improvement activities were the main distinguishing factors between sensory processing types. Results suggest that sensation seeking and sensory sensitivity from the AASP were predictive of leisure participation. This study provides evidence to inform practices regarding the association of sensory processing and leisure participation and supports the need for assessing sensory processing in early adolescents

Association (psychology · Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Leisure activity · Sensation · Sensory processing · Sensory system · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support

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