Type-2 Neutrosophic Numbers for Impact Evaluation of Sports  on the Psychological and Emotional Regulation of Rural  Children

Ming Yuan; Jing Huang; Xinhuan Duan; Xin Hu

Authors

Ming Yuan Longhua Institute of Education Sciences, Shenzhen, 518110, Guangdong, China
Jing Huang Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, 518107, Guangdong, China
Xinhuan Duan Longhua Institute of Education Sciences, Shenzhen, 518110, Guangdong, China
Xin Hu Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100089, China

Keywords:

Type-2 Neutrosophic Set; Psychological and Emotional Regulation; Rural Children; Uncertainty.

Abstract

The role of sports in the psychological and emotional development of children has
gained increasing attention, particularly in rural areas where social and educational opportunities
may be limited. This study examines the impact of structured and unstructured sports activities
on the emotional regulation, cognitive development, and overall well-being of rural children. By
analyzing key psychological factors such as self-confidence, stress reduction, and social
interaction, the research highlights how engagement in sports contributes to emotional stability
and mental resilience. The study employs a comprehensive evaluation framework based on
multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods to assess the effectiveness of different sports
programs. Two MCDM methods are used, such as LBWA method to compute the criteria weights
and the TOPSIS method to rank the alternatives. These methods are used under the Type-2
Neutrosophic Set to deal with uncertainty information. Application is employed to show the
validation of the proposed approach. Alos, comparative analysis is conducted. This study
provides valuable guidance for policymakers, educators, and community leaders in designing
sports initiatives that effectively support the psychological well-being of rural children.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15127418