Multidisciplinary correlates of table tennis participation in children
A concept mapping study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22086641 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jiang Liu (0000-0001-9854-0635, Jiangsu Food and Pharmaceutical Science College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1644306-1644306 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| 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.2025.1644306 |
| PMID | 41103466 |
| OpenAlex | W4414713249 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 51 |
Background Table tennis engages a combination of motor, cognitive, and psychosocial skills, demanding quick decision-making, precise coordination, and interpersonal interaction. This study explored the relationship between participation in table tennis training and improvements in children’s motor abilities, cognitive development, and psychological resilience. Methods A total of 312 children (156 boys, 156 girls), aged 8–14 years, participated in a 12-month structured table tennis program. Motor performance was evaluated via agility drills, simple reaction time, and hand–eye coordination tasks. Cognitive outcomes were assessed using the Stroop Test and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). Psychosocial indicators encompassed self-efficacy, peer interactions, and perceived stress. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine hypothesized direct and indirect associations among these domains. Results Longer training duration was significantly associated with improved reaction time ( r = −0.42, p < 0.001), agility ( r = −0.38, p < 0.001), and hand-eye coordination ( r = 0.46, p < 0.001). WCST errors ( r = −0.38, p < 0.001) and Stroop response time ( r = −0.42, p < 0.001) decreased. Self-efficacy ( r = 0.41, p < 0.001) and social competence ( r = 0.42, p < 0.001) increased, while perceived stress ( r = −0.39, p < 0.001) and antisocial behavior ( r = −0.43, p < 0.001) declined. Structural equation modeling revealed significant associations among motor, cognitive, and psychosocial outcomes. Conclusion The findings indicate that structured table tennis training is associated with enhancements in motor coordination, executive functioning, and psychosocial well-being. These results highlight its potential value as an effective component of school-based developmental programs
Concept map · Multidisciplinary approach · Psychosocial · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Sport Psychology and Performance · Sports injuries and prevention
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