The impact of exercise intervention on social interaction in children with autism
A network meta-analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22069871 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yaoqi Hou (0009-0006-5458-3135, Beijing Normal University), Zhuo Song (0000-0001-8711-7372, Beijing Normal University), Jiaqi Deng (0009-0007-6132-2854, Beijing Normal University), Xiangqin Song (0000-0002-0558-2965, Beijing Normal University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 1399642-1399642 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1399642 |
| PMID | 39206007 |
| OpenAlex | W4401592972 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 49 |
Background: Extensive research has documented the positive impacts of physical activity on children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, the specific benefits of various sports on the social functioning of children with ASD remain ambiguous. This study aims to employ a network meta-analysis to investigate the effects of different sports on the social functioning of children and adolescents with ASD and to establish a ranking of their effectiveness. Methods: This study conducted a comprehensive online search across Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases for randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies focusing on social functioning outcomes. Data were synthesized using a Bayesian framework. Results: Sixteen relevant studies encompassing 560 participants were included. According to Cohen's classification, mini-basketball (SMD = 0.84, 95% CI: 0.46, 1.20), SPARK (SMD = 0.88, 95% CI: 0.06, 1.70), and Karate (SMD = 1.10, 95% CI: 0.27, 2.00) demonstrated high effect sizes, with Karate identified as the most effective intervention. Conversely, Combined Exercise and Nei Yang Gong interventions exhibited the least significant effects, falling below small effect sizes. Conclusion: Physical activity interventions have been shown to enhance social functioning in children and adolescents with ASD to varying extents, with Karate emerging as the most efficacious
Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Developmental psychology · Meta-analysis · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Randomized controlled trial · Strictly standardized mean difference · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Clinical Psychology · Down syndrome and intellectual disability research · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |