Bibliography: leaves 149-178 / Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common disorders experienced by children and, if not
managed, can extend into adulthood. Research has established a link between unintegrated
primitive reflexes (UPR) and Learning Disorders. Learning Disorders are often co-morbid
with symptoms of anxiety, however, the relationship between symptoms of anxiety and UPR
have not been studied. This study aims to explore the relationship between the UPR and
symptoms of anxiety in children between 10 – 13 years of age. No correlation was found
between the total primitive reflex score and total symptoms of anxiety score; however, a
significant relationship was found between symptoms of anxiety and the Moro, Plantar and
Spinal Galant reflex. These UPR play an important role in balance. Research on balance
dysfunction indicates a relationship with symptoms of anxiety. Prenatal maternal stress,
common childhood illness and comorbidity with ADHD were also found to be factors in
symptoms of anxiety in children. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/27005 |
| Date | 02 1900 |
| Creators | Carter, Tamara-Lyn |
| Contributors | Henderson, Hester-Louise |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xi, 201 leaves; color illustrations), application/pdf |
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