Associations between organised leisure-time activities and mental health problems in children

• DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04591-9
• Publication Date: 2022-09-12T17:03:10Z
• Authors: Mirte Boelens; Michel S. Smit; Dafna A. Windhorst; Harrie J. Jonkman; Clemens M. H. Hosman; Hein Raat; Wilma Jansen
• Keywords: Association (psychology); Cross-sectional study

Previous studies conducted mainly among adolescents have found associations between participation in sport organised leisure-time activities (OLTAs) and mental health problems (MHP). Fewer research been performed to primary school-aged children non-sport OLTAs. Therefore, the objective is examine whether there an association OLTAs a high risk of MHP 4- 12-year-olds. Data were used on 5010 from cross-sectional population-based survey May July 2018 Rotterdam, Netherlands. Associations OLTAs, breadth explored using logistic regression models adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, stressful life events physical activity. Of all children, 58% participated 22% The proportion with participants smaller than non-participants (OR 0.66, 95% CI: 0.53, 0.81). 0.69, 0.91). 1 category 0.61, 0.49, 0.76) 2-5 categories 0.48, 0.32, 0.71) non-participants. Conclusion: What Known: • Around 10--20% experiences problems. Sport be associated lower adolescents. New: higher compared