The Effect of Martial Arts Training on Cognitive and Psychological Functions in At-Risk Youths

The Effect of Martial Arts Training on Cognitive and Psychological Functions in At-Risk Youths

The current study assessed whether an extended program of martial arts training was a viable intervention for at-risk youths in improving cognitive and psychological functions. Adolescent boys attending specialized education facilities for at-risk youths took part in regular sport lessons or martial...

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Main Authors: Anna Harwood-Gross, Bar Lambez, Ruth Feldman, Orna Zagoory-Sharon, Yuri Rassovsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
martial arts
oxytocin
cortisol
youth delinquency
executive functions
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.707047/full

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