Authors (including presenting author) :
Wan YYT (1), Tsang CL (1), Leung C (1), Leung JSM (1), Wong PY (1), Li YS (1), Cheung CP (1), Sezto NW (1), Hui N (1)
Affiliation :
(1) Occupational Therapy Department, United Christian Hospital
Keyword 1: :
Floor Curling
Keyword 2: :
Occupational Therapy
Keyword 3: :
Self-efficacy
Keyword 5: :
Social inclusion
Keyword 6: :
Social Recovery
Introduction :
Regular participation in meaningful physical activity is widely acknowledged as a crucial component of recovery for individuals living with mental illness, particularly through fostering social inclusion and mitigating self-stigma (Fenton et al., 2017). This study evaluated a structured Floor Curling program, incorporating a competitive component through participation in the Floor Curling Recovery Cup alongside with NGO representatives and service users to promote self-efficacy. Floor Curling is a low-intensity, highly inclusive adapted sport suitable for service users across a wide range of ages and functional abilities.
Objectives :
To examine the program’s effectiveness in:
(1) Enhancing service users’ motivation through the engagement in Floor Curling
(2) Promoting general self-efficacy
Methodology :
From July 2024 to November 2025, 30 service users (aged 20-82 years) were recruited to participate in a 3 month program at the psychiatric day hospital of United Christian Hospital and Yung Fung Shee Memorial Centre. Primary diagnoses included severe mental illness (n=17), mood disorders (n=9), and other psychiatric conditions (n=4). The program comprised skills training and practice, strategy workshops, practice matches and peer feedback sessions. Outcomes were measured pre- and post-program using the Volitional Questionnaire (VQ) and Chinese General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE).
Result & Outcome :
Results were analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Significant improvements occurred in volition and self-efficacy. The total VQ mean score and all three subscales (Exploration, Competency, Achievement) showed significant improvements (p < 0.01). GSE mean score also demonstrated notable improvement (p < 0.01). Conclusion
The structured, inclusive Floor Curling program produced statistically and clinically meaningful improvements in motivation and self-efficacy among service users with varied mental health conditions. These findings highlight the therapeutic value of accessible sport in supporting personal recovery and social inclusion. Future research with larger sample size should further explore effects on self-stigma reduction, community reintegration, and social recovery.
