The impact of fifa on the ADHD symptoms in students with ADHD

Abstract

Background: Many research has been done on the impact of various factors including game types on executive functions, cognitive factors and as a result of mental health of ADHD students. But the main issue is, can a video game like FIFA be effective on the ADHD symptoms. Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of FIFA game upon the hyperactivity/attention deficit symptoms in students with ADHD. Method: The research is semi-experimental. The statistical community of the present study was 76 students with ADHD with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For this purpose, amongst the76 children diagnosed with ADHD, 32 were randomly selected and, divided into two groups of 16 subjects, based on their age and gender, and the results of the pretest, which were performed by means of Conners (Parents)(1999) and SNAP(1980) instruments and the experimental group performed a FIFA game in groups of 4 for a period of 11 consecutive weeks and a weekly session of 60 to 90 minutes. After 11 weeks of FIFA game in the experimental group, each group was re-evaluated. This review was carried out as in the first review. After two weeks, a follow-up test was carried out. Mixed ANOVA and Bonferroni test were used to analyze the data. Results: The findings of the study indicated that the playing fifa had a significant effect on the reducing the symptoms of hyperactivity/deficits of attention in ADHD students. (p≤ 0/05). Conclusions: Due to the positive effect of FIFA game on the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, it is suggested that FIFA game be used to reduce the symptoms of ADHD.

Keywords

• fifa
• adhd
• students