Tjelesna aktivnost i mentalno zdravlje djece

master's thesis

• Title (english): Physical activity and mental health of children
• Author: Dora Zec
• Mentor: Snježana Mraković (mentor)
• Committee member: Ivana Nikolić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Igor Bokor (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Snježana Mraković (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-15, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Kinesiology; Kinesiological Education

Abstract

Ovaj rad bavi se pozitivnim utjecajima tjelesne aktivnosti na mentalno zdravlje djece i mladih. Budući da tjelesna neaktivnost može biti rizični čimbenik za razvoj bolesti (npr. kardiovaskularnih) ili zdravstvenih problema, koji onda dovode do povećane smrtnosti, trebalo bi se odrasle i djecu puno više informirati o važnosti tjelesne aktivnosti, kako za mentalno, tako i za tjelesno zdravlje. Djeca su sve više pretila jer se nedovoljno kreću, a uočen je i veliki porast neaktivnosti pri prelasku iz osnovne u srednju školu. U većini zemalja dokazano je da se djevojčice kreću puno manje od dječaka, pa su u prijelaznim razdobljima sklonije mentalnim bolestima poput depresije, anksioznosti i drugih. Budući da je ova tema danas izrazito važna, tumači se i o odnosu tjelesne aktivnosti i kvalitete života djece i mladih i na koje sve način tjelesna aktivnost utječe na razne aspekte života djece. Do sada je većina istraživanja, koja su provedena u svijetu, pokazala pozitivnu povezanost bavljenja tjelesnom aktivnosti i mentalnog zdravlja. Tjelesna aktivnost je izrazito važna za emocionalnu regulaciju stanja osobe kao i za njen psihološki, kognitivni i socijalni razvoj. Tjelesna aktivnost utječe pozitivno na psihičko zdravlje djeteta jer poboljšava djetetovu sliku o sebi, podiže samopoštovanje te smanjuje osjećaj anksioznosti, depresije i promjene raspoloženja.

Abstract (english)

This paper discusses positive impact of physical activity on the mental health of children and young people. Since physical inactivity is among leading causes of mortality worldwide and is one of the significant contemporary issues today, both adults and children should be better informed about the importance of physical activity for both mental and physical health.
Children are increasingly becoming obese due to insufficient movement and a noticeable increase in inactivity has been observed during the transition from primary to secondary school. In most countries, it has been proven that girls move much less than boys, so they are more likely to experience mental disorders in the transitional periods of some mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and others. Since this topic is immensely important today, we will be also addressed as well as the impact of physical activity on various aspects of children's lives. So far, majority of research has shown a positive correlation between engaging in physical activity and mental health. This connection is highly significant not only for the balance of a
person's emotional state but also for their psychological, cognitive and social development. Physical activity has a positive effect on the child's psyche by improving self-image and boosting self- esteem, while reducing the feeling of anxiety, depression and large and significant mood swings.

• Keywords: mentalno zdravlje; tjelesna aktivnost; kvaliteta života; kretanje i igra; raspoloženja i stres
• Keywords (english): mental health; physical activity; quality of life; movement and play; moods and stress
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:147:330296
• Study programme: Title: Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Programme of Study of Primary Teacher Education and Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Programme of Study for Primary Teacher Education with English and German Language; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja (magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Access restricted to students and staff of home institution
• Created on: 2024-01-10 11:40:01