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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(4), pp. 920 - 927
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130428
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A Comparative Investigation of Quality of Life in Individuals with Physical Disabilities as per Their Gender and Engagement in Physical Activity

Zuhair Al Salim ^*
Department of Sport Science and Physical Activity, College of Science, University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Regular engagement in physical activity and sports is essential for individuals with disabilities, as it benefits their physical, mental, and social health and ultimately enhances their quality of life. This study aims to compare the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities according to their gender and engagement in physical activity in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study design was selected to conduct this study. The research involved 76 participants: 33 females and 43 males. Among them, only 17.1% were Saudi national boccia players, while 35.5% were members of sports clubs, and 47.4% were non-athletes. Participants completed the WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. Physical quality of life (F (2, 70) = 5.83, p = .005, partial 畏² = .143), mental quality of life (F (2, 70) = 5.62, p = .005, partial 畏² = .138), and environmental quality of life (F (2, 70) = 11.04, p = .001, partial 畏² = .240) were all significantly different between the three groups of people who played sports. There were no significant differences between groups of gender on the dependent variables, Wilk's 螞 = .981, F (4, 67) = .319, p = .865, partial 畏² = .019. Adaptive sports could serve as a valuable public health intervention, offering fresh perspectives and encouraging individuals with physical disabilities to take an active role in improving their quality of life. Based on these findings, promoting sports and adaptive sports should be prioritized at the policy level.

KEYWORDS
Boccia Sport, Physical Disabilities, Quality of Life, Saudi Arabia

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Zuhair Al Salim , "A Comparative Investigation of Quality of Life in Individuals with Physical Disabilities as per Their Gender and Engagement in Physical Activity," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 920 - 927, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130428.

(b). APA Format:
Zuhair Al Salim (2025). A Comparative Investigation of Quality of Life in Individuals with Physical Disabilities as per Their Gender and Engagement in Physical Activity. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(4), 920 - 927. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130428.