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Haudenhuyse, Reinhard; Buelens, Evi; Debognies, Pieter; Bosscher, Veerle De; Derom, Inge; Schaillée, Hebe; Theeboom, Marc; Truyens, Jasper; Vertonghen, Jikkemien; Nols, Zeno

doi:10.4324/9781315455174-39

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“…Our findings showed that staff constitution was an important element to develop trust through a participatory approach. Many authors have stated that an active involvement and participatory approach of individuals in disadvantaged situations is an essential element of each program that aims to have a positive effect for this group (Haudenhuyse et al, 2012;Spaaij et al, 2018). In our study, a mixed staff of social and sport profiles helped to increase affinity with perceived thresholds of people in disadvantaged situations and to engage them in the sport offer.…”

Section: Youth Sports Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 86%

“…This study differentiates from other work done in this area because it examines a CSDP that was found successful in attaining higher sport participation in disadvantaged communities. Authors in the research field have advocated research on such programs with proven outcomes to advance the understanding of the delivery of sport for individuals in disadvantaged situations (Coalter, 2007;Haudenhuyse et al, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This principle concerns the capability to involve the target group in the decision-making process regarding the selection and planning of the activities (Haudenhuyse, Theeboom, & Nols, 2012;Spaaij, Schulenkorf, Jeanes, & Oxford, 2018). Such participatory approach in program design, delivery, and evaluation is key in developing trust (Coalter, 2007;Edwards, 2015).…”

Section: Developing Trust Through a Participatory Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Bridge over Troubled Water: Linking Capacities of Sport and Non-Sport Organizations

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Community Sport Development Programs (CSDPs) that use an intersectoral capacity building approach have shown potential in reaching individuals in disadvantaged situations. This study has investigated how the application of capacity building principles in disadvantaged communities results in higher sport participation rates in these communities. A multiple case design was used, including six similar disadvantaged communities in Antwerp, Belgium; four communities implemented the CSDP, two communities served as control communities without CSDP. In total, 52 face-to-face interviews were held with sport, social, health, cultural, and youth organizations in these communities. Four key findings were crucial to explain the success of the CSDP according to the principles of capacity building. First, the CSDP appeared to be the missing link between sport organizations on the one hand and health, social, youth, and cultural organizations on the other hand. Second, shifting from a sport-oriented staff to a mix of sport staff, social workers and representatives of people in disadvantaged situations helped increase trust through a participatory approach. Third, CSDPs assisted sport clubs to deal with financial, organizational, and cultural pressures that arose from the influx of new members in disadvantaged situations. Finally, the CSDPs developed well-planned and integrated strategies focusing on reinforcing the existing local organizations already using sport to reach their goals. These capacity building principles were key in attaining higher sport participation for people living in disadvantaged communities.

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Section: Youth Sports Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 86%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Developing Trust Through a Participatory Approachmentioning

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Bridge over Troubled Water: Linking Capacities of Sport and Non-Sport Organizations

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Constandt

Schyvinck

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“…In Flanders, Belgium, ~22% of Flemish municipalities provide SFD activities [ 32 ]. These activities are usually subsidized by local governments, and are mostly directed towards the social inclusion of disadvantaged groups, in particular vulnerable CYP [ 33 ]. In Bruges, the setting of the present study, SFD initiatives operate under the supervision of Bruges’ Public Centre for Social Welfare, which coordinates the social services in the city.…”

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Evaluation of a program targeting sports coaches as deliverers of health-promoting messages to at-risk youth: Assessing feasibility using a realist-informed approach

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Unequal access to health promotion resources and early prevention services is a major determinant of health inequity among youth. Initiatives that improve the access to and adoption of health promotion messages are important undertakings, e.g., sport. Sport-for-development (SFD) programs are seen as valuable delivery tools, in which coaches are used as change agents to increase health awareness and behavior among at-risk youth. The delivery of such messages requires specific knowledge and skills that can be attained through training; however, the effectiveness of such training requires assessment. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of such a training program for SFD coaches using process evaluation from a realist perspective, and views from multiple stakeholders, among other sources. We also clarified the inner workings of the training and investigated how context shaped the training outcomes. Increased health awareness and a sense of responsibility from acting as a role model for at-risk youth were among the perceived training outcomes. Building a safe environment for learning, engagement, and bonds of trust increased the confidence to learn, and resulted in a sense of critical self-reflection and self-development of SFD coaches towards health and prevention messages. Importantly, the unique situations (or context) of SFD coaches and SFD in general presented challenging variables, e.g., a precarious life history or living conditions, mental health issues, or low educational skills, that hampered the impact of the mechanisms put in place by the training. Here, we present a process in which the development of the 'right mind-set,' engagement and bonds of trust, in combination with the right settings are key elements for SFD coaches to learn how to convey healthpromoting messages and take responsibility as role models for at-risk youth.

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“…(Haudenhuyse, Theeboom, Nols, & Coussée, 2013b;Vettenburg, 1998). Consequently, apart from an approach at the individual level to counter adolescents' socially vulnerable situations, there is a need for another strategy that primarily relates to working towards structural changes at institutional levels (Coakley, 2011;Hartmann & Kwauk, 2011;Haudenhuyse, Theeboom, & Nols, 2013a;Kelly, 2011;Vettenburg, 1998). This involves, for example, rebuilding strong community-based social institutions, and re-establishing the resource base of young peoples' communities (Coakley, 2011).…”

Section: Disadvantaged Adolescentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Conditions for Successfully Increasing Disadvantaged Adolescents’ Engagement in and Development through Volunteering in Community Sport

Buelens

Theeboom

Vertonghen

et al. 2017

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A considerable number of adolescents in Western societies live in socially vulnerable situations. Approaches to improve this situation ultimately aim to make institutional changes through a focus on individual development. With regard to the latter, there have been high expectations regarding sport volunteering’s contribution to human capital development. Nevertheless, little understanding of the underlying conditions for, and possible outcomes of sport volunteering exists. This study’s aim was twofold: (1) to assess the conditions necessary to develop the human capital of disadvantaged adolescents through volunteering in community sport, and (2) to assess to what extent human capital can be developed. A qualitative research design was used to attain deeper insight into these conditions within eight community sport programs in Flanders (Northern Dutch-speaking region of Belgium), a setting that is not often used for youth developmental practices. Data were collected on repeated occasions over the course of each program through qualitative methods with local sport services and social partner organizations (N = 26) and participating adolescents (N = 26). Inductive analysis identified two categories of necessary conditions, (1) valuing and recognizing adolescents, and (2) informal and experiential learning. Results further showed the achievement of two types of perceived human capital developmental outcome (i.e., personal and interpersonal competences) through the fulfilment of these conditions. Findings also showed that although two of these programs made use of a more critical pedagogical approach to youth development by encouraging participants, not only to reflect on, but also to critically take part in the transformation of their own position within society; critical youth empowerment was not reached in the majority of the programs.

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Belgium

Cited by 10 publications

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Bridge over Troubled Water: Linking Capacities of Sport and Non-Sport Organizations

Bridge over Troubled Water: Linking Capacities of Sport and Non-Sport Organizations

Evaluation of a program targeting sports coaches as deliverers of health-promoting messages to at-risk youth: Assessing feasibility using a realist-informed approach

Conditions for Successfully Increasing Disadvantaged Adolescents’ Engagement in and Development through Volunteering in Community Sport

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