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The Impact of Socioeconomic Conditions and Residential Areas on the Development of Gross Motor Skills in Elementary School Age Children

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study analyzed the differences in gross motor skills in children aged 7-9 years in urban and rural areas and the influence of socioeconomic conditions on them. The study involved 100 children evenly divided between the two areas, with measurements using the AMC-2 instrument. The results showed significant differences in gross motor skills between urban (M=138.8) and rural (M=127.9) children with p=0.003. Urban children performed better in locomotor (70.3 vs 65.2) and object control (68.5 vs 62.7). Multiple regression analysis confirmed that both socioeconomic conditions (B=0.45, p=0.004) and residential area (B=0.39, p=0.008) had a significant effect on gross motor skills. These findings indicate the importance of considering environmental and socioeconomic factors in the development of children's gross motor skills.

Source: Kinestetik Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Jasmani

DOI: 10.33369/jk.v8i4.38258

Authors: Imam Hariadi, Mashuri Eko Winarno, Nurrul Riyad Fadhli, Dona Sandy Yudasmara, Taufik, Galih Purnomo Aji

Institution: State University of Malang

Language: English

Topic: Children's Physical and Motor Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $75