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Philip E Kearney1,2,3, Ian Sherwin1,2, Wesley O'Brien4
1Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 27, 2023
Summary
Children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to participate in multiple sports. Low socioeconomic status may hinder participation in diverse athletic activities for young people.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Pediatrics
- Sociology
Background:
- Early single-sport participation is debated, with a preference for multi-sport engagement until adolescence.
- Understanding factors influencing youth sport specialization is crucial for development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between family socioeconomic status and sport specialization in Irish youth.
- To determine if socioeconomic status impacts the diversity of sports participation among adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Children's Sport Participation and Physical Activity (CSPPA) study.
- Analyzed a sample of 3499 Irish children and adolescents (aged 10-15).
- Assessed sport participation (number of sports, days per week) and family affluence (socioeconomic status proxy).
Main Results:
- Youth sport specialization was uncommon across age groups (males: 5.7-7.8%; females: 4.2-5.8%).
- Higher family affluence correlated with participation in multiple sports.
- Lower socioeconomic status was associated with lower levels of sport specialization.
Conclusions:
- Family socioeconomic status influences the extent of youth sport specialization.
- Low socioeconomic status may present a barrier to multi-sport participation for children and adolescents.
- Further research is needed to address socioeconomic disparities in youth sports.
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