Event Title
The relationship between relative age, ADHD and well-being
Location
Room 320, Norman Bethune College, York University (Toronto, ON)
Start Date
17-10-2018 11:00 AM
End Date
17-10-2018 11:30 AM
Description
The relationship between relative age, ADHD and well-being Relative age effects describe a range of outcomes associated with age differences within cohorts. Predominantly, these outcomes advantage older youth within their age group cohorts. While outcomes such as academic achievement and athlete development predominate in the literature, evidence also suggests that relative age can influence health and wellbeing. For example, evidence suggests that relatively younger children may be at a greater risk of being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and subsequently medicated. This presentation will highlight research on the relative age-ADHD relationship in youth and adult populations, the potential etiology for these relationships, as well as the research, pedagogical and policy implications of these findings. The aim of this presentation is to promote critical discussion, and stimulate future directions for relative age research.
The relationship between relative age, ADHD and well-being
Room 320, Norman Bethune College, York University (Toronto, ON)
The relationship between relative age, ADHD and well-being Relative age effects describe a range of outcomes associated with age differences within cohorts. Predominantly, these outcomes advantage older youth within their age group cohorts. While outcomes such as academic achievement and athlete development predominate in the literature, evidence also suggests that relative age can influence health and wellbeing. For example, evidence suggests that relatively younger children may be at a greater risk of being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and subsequently medicated. This presentation will highlight research on the relative age-ADHD relationship in youth and adult populations, the potential etiology for these relationships, as well as the research, pedagogical and policy implications of these findings. The aim of this presentation is to promote critical discussion, and stimulate future directions for relative age research.
Comments
Dr. Wattie's research focuses on psychosocial and environmental constraints on athlete development, sport expertise, and skill acquisition in sport, as well as the psychosocial and physical health outcomes associated with sport participation and physical activity. He has published over 20 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters on relative age effects in sport and educational contexts, including empirical studies, reviews and a comprehensive theoretical framework. He has also given numerous presentations on the topic at national and international conferences, and to community stakeholders. Dr. Wattie's research on relative age effects has been supported by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada and Sport Canada's Sport Participation Research Initiative (SPRI)