Date of Completion

2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Caregiver

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with impairments in attention and executive functioning, which can affect children’s participation in daily activities. Despite the widespread use of both digital and non-digital play, there remains limited understanding of their comparative influence on attention-related outcomes. This study aimed to examine caregivers’ perception on the effects of digital and non-digital play on the attention span of children with ADHD in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. A quantitative, comparative research design was employed, utilizing caregiver-reported questionnaires to assess the child’s play patterns and attention-related domains. This includes self-regulation, task persistence, sustained attention, task complexity, engagement, and cognitive flexibility. Data were analyzed using inferential statistical methods to determine differences between play modalities. Findings showed that non-digital play yielded higher median scores across attention-related variables compared to digital play; however, the following differences were not statistically significant. Despite this, observed trends suggest that non-digital play may provide greater support for executive functioning, attention, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility in children with ADHD. These findings indicate the comparable effects of digital and non-digital play on attention span, emphasizing the need for further investigation into contextual and individual factors influencing engagement in children with ADHD.

First Advisor

Jamie Bienne E. Wy

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