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Erin K Howie1,2,3,4, Bryce T Daniels1,2,3,4, Justin M Guagliano1,2,3,4
1Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas (EKH, BD).
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|January 7, 2020
Summary
Social factors like friends and parents significantly influence youth sports participation and enjoyment. Understanding these influences is key to promoting active lifestyles for children and adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Sociology of Sport
- Child Development
Background:
- Youth sport serves as a crucial avenue for physical activity in children and adolescents.
- While social factors are recognized influences, their specific impact on youth sports participation requires clearer definition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review examining the influence of family and peers on youth sports participation.
- To identify key themes and synthesize existing literature on social factors affecting youth sport involvement.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search identified 111 relevant articles.
- Articles were analyzed and categorized into eight distinct research themes.
- The majority of studies were cross-sectional, involving both genders, and primarily from the US, Canada, Australia, and UK.
Main Results:
- Friendships emerged as critical for both starting and continuing sports participation.
- Parental support positively influenced participation, with children of active parents showing higher engagement.
- Identified themes included reasons for participation, social norms, achievement goal theory, family structure, parental support/barriers, friendships, and teammate influence.
Conclusions:
- Social influences, particularly from family and peers, are vital for sustained youth sports participation and positive experiences.
- Further research is needed on the impact of family structure, sibling, and extended family involvement.
- Future initiatives should integrate social influences to enhance evidence-based youth sports programs and policies.
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