Taking Stock of Youth Sport Group Dynamics Research: A Scoping Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brennan Petersen ◽  
Mark Eys ◽  
Kody Watson ◽  
M. Blair Evans
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Developmental Approach ◽  
Group Functioning ◽  
The Social ◽  
Youth Perceptions

Given the prevalence of group contexts in sport and the importance of the social environment for motivating youth participants, understanding and enhancing group dynamics are critical to facilitate youths’ participation in, and development through, sport. The current objective was to report on a scoping review that was employed to summarize research focused on the dynamics in youth sport groups. The review identified several themes that have been focused on with regularity (i.e., cohesion) and identified others with opportunities for greater incorporation in youth sport research (e.g., cooperation). Furthermore, encouragement is provided to move beyond survey-based, cross-sectional research and to give greater consideration to a developmental approach to understanding child and youth perceptions of the groups to which they belong. Overall, there are many opportunities for researchers to study the dynamics of youth sport groups with an aim to enhance the experiences of young athletes and facilitate group functioning.

Examining the Impact of Coaches’ Feedback Patterns on the Psychosocial Well-Being of Youth Sport Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thelma S. Horn
Keyword(s):  
Youth Sport ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Developmental Transitions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

Developmentally based theories in the social-psychology field emphasize the important role that significant adults play in relation to children’s psychosocial health and well-being. In particular, these theories suggest that the responses adults provide to children in reaction to their performance attempts may affect the children’s own perceptions and evaluations of their competencies, as well as their overall self-worth. In the youth sport setting, coaches may be the main providers of performance-related feedback. The purpose of this paper was to use current research and theory to identify and discuss 4 dimensions of coaches’ feedback that are relevant to the growth and development of young athletes: content, delivery, degree of growth orientation, and extent of stereotyping. The paper ends with recommendations for future research on the topic, with emphasis on examining developmental transitions and why coaches give feedback in particular ways.

scholarly journals The neighborhood social environment and physical activity: a systematic scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maura M. Kepper ◽  
Candice A. Myers ◽  
Kara D. Denstel ◽  
Ruth F. Hunter ◽  
Win Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Aggregate Level ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Environmental Correlates ◽  
The Social ◽  
Textual Data ◽  
Social Environmental

Abstract Background Investigating the association of the neighborhood social environment on physical activity is complex. A systematic scoping review was performed to (1) provide an inventory of studies assessing the influence of the neighborhood social environment on physical activity since 2006; (2) describe methodologies employed; and (3) formulate recommendations for the field. Methods Two databases were searched using terms related to ‘physical activity,’ ‘neighborhood,’ and ‘social environment’ in January 2017. Eligibility criteria included: 1) physical activity as an outcome; 2) neighborhood social environment as a predictor; 3) healthy population (without diagnosed clinical condition or special population); 4) observational or experimental design. Of 1352 studies identified, 181 were included. Textual data relevant to the social environment measurement and analysis were extracted from each article into qualitative software (MAXQDA) and coded to identify social environmental constructs, measurement methods, level of measurement (individual vs. aggregated to neighborhood), and whether authors explicitly recognized the construct as the social environment. The following measures were generated for each construct: number of unique measurements; % of times measured at an aggregate level; % of times authors referred to the construct as the social environment. Social environmental constructs were then grouped into larger descriptive dimensions. Results/findings Fifty-nine social environmental constructs were identified and grouped into 9 dimensions: Crime & Safety (n = 133 studies; included in 73% of studies); Economic & Social Disadvantage (n = 55, 33%); Social Cohesion & Capital (n = 47, 26%); Social Relationships (n = 22, 12%); Social Environment (n = 16, 9%); Disorder & Incivilities (n = 15, 8%); Sense of Place/Belonging (n = 8, 4%); Discrimination/Segregation (n = 3, 2%); Civic Participation & Engagement (n = 2, 1%). Across all articles, the social environment was measured using 176 different methods, was measured at an aggregate-level 38% of the time, and referred to as the social environment 23% of the time. Conclusions Inconsistent terminology, definitions, and measurement of the social environment and the lack of explicit language identifying constructs as the social environment make it challenging to compare results across studies and draw conclusions. Improvements are needed to increase our understanding of social environmental correlates and/or determinants of physical activity and facilitate cross-disciplinary conversations necessary to effectively intervene to promote physical activity. Trial registration PROSPERO CRD42017059580.

scholarly journals The Role of The Physical and Social Environment for Physical Activity for College Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-30
Author(s):  
Melissa Bopp ◽  
Oliver W.A. Wilson ◽  
Lucas D. Elliott ◽  
Kelsey E. Holland ◽  
Michele Duffey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Social

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic created significant disruptions for college students, impacting health and physical activity (PA). Changes to the PA environment presented many challenges for students.Purpose: To examine the influence of the physical and social environment on PA participation for college students during the onset of COVID-19 restrictions.Methods: This cross-sectional, mixed methods survey used an online questionnaire during the onset of COVID-19 restrictions with a volunteer sample of college students at a large university in the United States. Participants self-reported their demographics, PA level and environment for PA, and responded to an open-ended question about their PA participation during the pandemic. Correlations and independent samples t-tests examined relationships between PA and the environment. Qualitative data were scanned to identify overarching themes.Results: Participants (n = 395) were predominantly Non-Hispanic White and female. The neighborhood environment and access to PA equipment were associated with PA for both men and women. Major qualitative themes highlighted the role of the physical environment and PA. Participating in PA with friends and family was positively associated with PA for both men and women as well.Conclusions: This study provides insight on the importance of the social and built environment for encouraging and supporting PA among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic which may provide insight for distance education as higher education evolves.

scholarly journals Percepción de jugadores de fútbol jóvenes sobre el entorno deportivo (Young soccer players’ perception of the sports environment)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 267-270
Author(s):  
Joel Manuel Prieto Andreu ◽  
Amaia Ramirez Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Youth Sports ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Moral Performance

Resumen. La relevancia del ambiente social de otros significativos, como padres, profesores, entrenadores y compañeros, tiene repercusión en la actuación moral de los jugadores de fútbol. El entorno deportivo que rodea a los jugadores de fútbol base es de suma importancia para su correcto desarrollo deportivo, personal y social, siendo necesario un análisis de la percepción de los jugadores para evaluarlo. En el presente estudio se plantea como objetivo conocer la percepción del entorno deportivo juvenil (padres, deportistas y entrenadores) de los jugadores pertenecientes a distintas categorías dentro del fútbol base. El diseño utilizado en la investigación fue de corte transversal-retrospectivo, descriptivo y correlacional. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 99 jugadores de fútbol base, todos ellos de sexo masculino. El instrumento empleado fue el cuestionario de Percepción del Entorno Deportivo Juvenil (CPEDJ) de Carratalá, Gutiérrez, Guzmán y Pablos (2011). Se identifica como a mayor edad (categoría) más negativa es la percepción sobre el arbitraje, los padres y los entrenadores; se establece una relación positiva entre las percepciones favorables hacia los educadores y los padres; por último, se observa una relación positiva entre el buen arbitraje y las instalaciones deportivas.  Abstract. The relevance of the social environment of significant others, such as parents, teachers, coaches, and partners, has an impact on soccer players’ moral performance. The sports environment surrounding young soccer players is of paramount importance for their proper sports, personal, and social development. An analysis of players' perception is necessary to evaluate it. In this study, the objective is to understand young soccer players’ perception of the youth sports environment (parents, athletes and coaches), according to sports category. The design used in the research was cross-sectional, retrospective, descriptive, and correlational. The sample was composed of 99 young soccer players, all of them male. The instrument used was the Perception of the Youth Sports Environment (CPEDJ) questionnaire of Carratalá, Gutiérrez, Guzmán and Pablos (2011). It is noted that the higher is the sports category, the worse is players’ perception about refereeing. Also, parents are seen as less respectful, and coaches less educating. A positive relationship between educating coaches and respectful parents is identified. It seems that players perceive that when coaches act more as educators, parents are more respectful. Finally, a positive relationship between good refereeing and sports facilities is observed.

Usability and acceptability of balance exergames in older adults: A scoping review

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 911-931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ather Nawaz ◽  
Nina Skjæret ◽  
Jorunn Lægdheim Helbostad ◽  
Beatrix Vereijken ◽  
Elisabeth Boulton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Developmental Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Serious games (exergames) have the potential to be effective for postural balance and increasing muscle strength. Several games have been developed to increase physical fitness and balance among older adults. However, it is unclear to which degree usability and acceptability of exergames for older adults have been evaluated. The aim of this study was to summarize usability evaluation and acceptability of studies in older adults. We conducted a scoping review on studies focusing on usability of exergames for older adults. The result shows that older adults consider usability and acceptability of exercise video games good. The review shows that longitudinal studies mainly use off-the-shelf exergame and evaluated game effectiveness and acceptability, whereas cross-sectional studies focus on interactional experience. Studies varied in their approaches to measure usability and acceptability of exergames for older adults. There is a need for a systematic developmental approach to involve older adults in development of exergames for longitudinal studies.

scholarly journals Beyond BMI: waist circumference and social environment is associated with motor performance ability in kindergartners

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha W. Hoffmann ◽  
Matthias Dreher ◽  
Michael S. Urschitz ◽  
Perikles Simon
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
The Social ◽  
Performance Ability

Abstract Background The aim of the current study was to examine the relationship between anthropometric characteristics (i.e. body height, body weight, body mass index [BMI] and waist circumference [WC]) with motor performance ability [MPA], social environmental factors of the district (i.e. employment status/working life, education, social situation/heterogeneity and home environment), where the respective kindergarten was located, as well as other potential health determinants in a representative sample of kindergartners. Methods We analyzed data of 434 children aged 3 to 6 years which were obtained from a community-based cross-sectional health study conducted in the city of Mainz, Germany. Body height and weight, BMI and WC standard deviation scores [SDS] were calculated relative to the international proposed cut-offs of the IOTF. MPA was collected with multiple test items to determine coordination, speed strength, muscular endurance and speed. The life situation index [LSI] was used to assess the social environment of the district of the kindergarten. Adjusted for covariates, correlation and logistic regression analyses were conducted to estimate the effect of WC on MPA. Results Below-average MPA was found in 46% of the sample. While there was no relationship to BMI (odds ratio [OR]: 1.09, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 0.83–1.44; p = 0.538), WC SDS was positively associated with below-average MPA (OR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.01–1.95; p = 0.041). Further results show that the social environment of the district of the kindergarten was independently related to below-average MPA (OR: 2.72, 95% CI: 1.29–5.75; p = 0.009). Conclusion The findings suggest that WC rather than BMI is linked to measurements of MPA already in kindergartners and furthermore, there seems to be an independent association between MPA and the social environment of the district of the respective kindergarten.

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and patterns of waterpipe use among Jordanian adults who exclusively smoke waterpipes

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidal F Eshah ◽  
Erika S Froelicher
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
First Time ◽  
Waterpipe Use ◽  
Smoke Water

Background: Widespread waterpipe smoking (WPS) is reported worldwide. Although remarkable numbers of waterpipe smokers do not smoke cigarettes, very few studies have explored the phenomenon of WPS in people who smoke water pipes exclusively. The aim of this study was to assess levels of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and patterns of WPS among Jordanian waterpipe-only smokers. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used; with 247 participants who were recruited through convenience sampling from 23 cafés offering waterpipes. An interview and self-reported questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: The average age for starting WPS was 19.4 ± 5.6 years, of whom 71% started as teenagers. Participants like WPS because they like its flavor and social environment (46.3% and 29.5% respectively). The majority of participants reported that they smoked a waterpipe for the first time with their friends (66.8%), they usually smoke in the company of others (63.2%), and believe that quitting cigarettes smoking is harder than quitting WPS (61.6%). More than half (56.7%) of participants have extremely poor knowledge about the health effects of WPS. Participants who had smoked cigarettes in the past, were more knowledgeable than those who had never smoked cigarettes. The majority of participants, and specifically women, have high positive feelings and emotions (attitude) toward WPS, and 88.3% of them reported that it is a socially acceptable behavior. Conclusions: Waterpipe smoking participants started WPS at an early age, and are attracted to the social environment that accompanies WPS. Participants have high positive attitude about WPS however they lack knowledge about harmful health effects of WPS.

scholarly journals The Description of Elderly Social Interaction during COVID-19 Pandemic in Nursing Home of Jember

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-106
Author(s):  
Bela Aprilia Nuraini ◽  
Latifa Aini Susumaningrum ◽  
Tantut Susanto ◽  
Hanny Rasni ◽  
Fahruddin Kurdi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
The One

COVID-19 pandemic has been restricting the physical and social interaction among elders. Furthermore, this pandemic has been limiting elders’ participation in their social environment. This research aimed to analyze the implementation of social interaction among elders during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Nursing Home of Jember. The method used in this study was descriptive research with a cross-sectional approach. The sample used in this study was 74 elders at the Nursing Home of Jember which matched with the criteria of research inclusion and exclusion. The data analyzed was the social interaction which was used to find out the adaptation of elders’ social interaction during the pandemic. The one-sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov's test was used to reach the aim of this study. The result showed that social interaction among elders underwent a significant change during the pandemic Md(P25-75)=11(9-14); Z=0,104; p-value 0,045. It can be concluded that there was a significant change in elders’ social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, discussing and telling are activities that needed to implement for improving the social interaction among elders during the pandemic.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Social Environments and Smoking Behavior in Adolescents in Taccorong Village, Gantarang District

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-75
Author(s):  
Nadia Alfira ◽  
Muriyati ◽  
Irma
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Smoking behavior is influenced by several factors, one of which affects smoking behavior in adolescents is the social environment. The results of a preliminary study stated that many adolescents in Taccorong Village smoked because they were influenced by the number of smokers in the environment around the teenagers. This study aims to determine the relationship of the social environment with smoking behavior in adolescents in Taccorong Village, Gantarang District, Bulukumba Regency in 2017. This study is an analytic study with cross-sectional approach. Sampling is done by total sampling technique. The research sample taken amounted to 52 teenage male smokers in Taccorong Village, Gantarang District, Bulukumba Regency. Measuring instruments used were questionnaires and observations. Analysis of the data used by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov Z test with a value of ρ = 0,000 <α = 0.05 or p <0.001. Shows there is a relationship between the social environment with smoking behavior among adolescents in Taccorong Village, Gantarang District, Bulukumba District.  

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