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Patterns of sports involvement in Spain
Pablo Castellanos-García1, Fernando Lera-López2, José Manuel Sánchez-Santos1
1Department of Economics, University of A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain.
European Journal of Sport Science
|August 11, 2020
Summary
This study reveals four distinct sports engagement profiles in Spain, from non-participation to spectator and active involvement. Findings show active and passive sports engagement can coexist, offering insights for promoting physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Sociology of Sport
- Public Health
Background:
- Rising global physical inactivity necessitates understanding diverse sport engagement patterns.
- Previous research often focused on active participation, neglecting passive involvement.
- A comprehensive view of sport engagement is crucial for effective health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct segments of sports involvement (active and passive) within the Spanish population.
- To analyze sociodemographic, physical, and sports-related factors associated with different engagement levels.
- To explore the relationship between active and passive sport participation.
Main Methods:
- Cluster analysis to identify distinct sports involvement segments.
- Multinomial logistic regression to model factors influencing engagement.
- Analysis of a large sample of the Spanish population.
Main Results:
- Four segments were identified: non-sporty, exclusively practitioner, balanced practitioner, and spectator.
- Factors like club membership positively impact active participation.
- Media consumption and having children at home correlate with spectator behavior, while general factors like being male, education, health, and e-sports engagement boost overall involvement.
- Active and passive sport engagement are not mutually exclusive and can coexist.
Conclusions:
- Distinct profiles of sport engagement exist, encompassing both active and passive forms.
- Targeted strategies can leverage different factors to promote various types of sport involvement.
- Interventions should consider the potential for coexisting active and passive engagement to foster overall physical activity.
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