Predicting Collective Efficacy Based on Commitment to Physical Activity and Social Dynamics in Students with Disabilities
Keywords:
collective efficacy; commitment to physical activity; social dynamics; students with disabilities; adapted physical activity; school-based sportAbstract
This study aimed to examine whether collective efficacy could be predicted by commitment to physical activity and social dynamics among students with disabilities. The study employed a descriptive–correlational design. The statistical population consisted of all students with disabilities enrolled in the second level of secondary schools in Kermanshah Province during the 2021–2022 academic year. Using multi-stage cluster sampling, 135 students were selected. Data were collected using the Collective Efficacy Questionnaire, the Commitment to Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the Social Dynamics Questionnaire. The findings revealed significant positive associations between social dynamics and collective efficacy (r = 0.48, p < 0.01) and between commitment to physical activity and collective efficacy (r = 0.45, p < 0.01). Multiple regression analysis further indicated that commitment to physical activity (β = 0.38, p < 0.01) and social dynamics (β = 0.32, p < 0.01) significantly predicted collective efficacy. The overall regression model was statistically significant (F = 15.46, p < 0.01), explaining 33% of the variance in collective efficacy (R² = 0.33; adjusted R² = 0.32). These findings suggest that both commitment to physical activity and social dynamics are significant correlates of collective efficacy in students with disabilities. Promoting team-based physical activities in educational settings may provide a practical pathway for strengthening social interaction, enhancing engagement in physical activity, and improving collective efficacy in this population.
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