Developing a programme theory for sport and employability programmes for NEETs

Coalter, Fred; Theeboom, Marc; Truyens, Jasper

doi:10.1080/19406940.2020.1832136

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“…In line with what has been previously exposed, literature on sport and socially vulnerable youth largely confirmed the fact that sport may develop positive social outcomes that can be associated with social inclusion, such as life skills, positive psychological capital, active citizenship, pro-social behaviors, and employment. Furthermore, in line with the main indications provided by international academics, the majority of studies have focused on understanding the conditions of sport that promote the achievement of social inclusion outcomes [17,18,22,23,26,29,30].…”

Section: Sport For Promoting Social Inclusion Of Vulnerable Youth: An Overviewmentioning

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The Challenges of Promoting Social Inclusion through Sport: The Experience of a Sport-Based Initiative in Italy

2021

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Social inclusion is broadly recognized as a priority to accomplish at an international level. While the influence of sport toward this social mission has been largely debated, literature lacks contributions capturing the challenges of sport when promoting social inclusion. Based in case study methodology, the investigation explores the impact of a multi-stakeholder sport initiative developing social inclusion for socially vulnerable youth and the related challenges of the intervention through in-depth interviews with diverse program stakeholders. The main findings indicated the emergence of four challenges: limited transferability of program outcomes for youth in living conditions of severe vulnerability; drop-out of youth in living conditions of severe vulnerability; limited sustainability of program social workers; lack of sports club management skills. The work highlights some limits of sport-based programs for social inclusion and discusses some implications for practice to maximize the societal impact of such interventions.

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Section: Sport For Promoting Social Inclusion Of Vulnerable Youth: An Overviewmentioning

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The Challenges of Promoting Social Inclusion through Sport: The Experience of a Sport-Based Initiative in Italy

2021

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“…According to Coalter et al ( 62 ), sport constitutes only one component within SfE programs. Sport is combined with other activities that assist in meeting the goal of employability.…”

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“…They concluded that collaborative development of SfE programs might be considered as a promising strategy to increase participants' employability. Within the most recent study, Coalter et al ( 62 ) provided a better understanding of program processes by developing a generalizable program theory for SfE programs for NEETs. Their model is based on perspectives of both program providers and former participants of 10 selected organizations.…”

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Exploring the design of a sport for employability program: A case study

Commers

Theeboom²,

Coalter³

2022

Front. Sports Act. Living

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Rates of young people who are neither in employment, education, or training (NEET) are fairly high in the European Union. Correspondingly, there has been a growing tendency to regard sport as a suitable tool to develop soft skills and raise NEETs' level of employability. However, if and how such sport for employability (SfE) programs are able to realize these major claims has been called into question. The purpose of the present study was, therefore, to explore how an actual SfE initiative constructs and delivers its program. In addition, the article assessed whether the investigated program operates in line with researchers' recent calls for theory-based approaches. Guided by a case study approach set up within an initiative located in Flanders, data were gathered through 12 semi-structured interviews with 8 program providers. Results, analyzed using thematic analysis, indicated that the program was characterized by an absence of well-defined desired outcomes, imprecision as to how the program should contribute to these outcomes, and consequently minimal attention to the follow-up of participants' progress. As such, these findings and the accompanying challenges point to the absence of a theory-based approach. Several possible sources for the lack of a systematic approach are discussed.

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“…This case study showed the ToC did not allow for accurate measurement of the P3P program’s impact. Complementary, it could be pertinent consider using Theory of the Program to have a more macro perspective [ 61 ] or Theory of Action to focus more on the real mechanisms of the intervention [ 62 ]. Let recalls that SFD organisations and staffs remained frequently unprepared and not qualified for conducting a strong monitoring and evaluation process.…”

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Analyzing a sport for development program’s logic model by using key actors’ perceptions: The case of Pour 3 Points organization in Montreal

Gadais

Bardocz-Bencsik

2022

PLoS ONE

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Introduction More work is needed on measuring the impact of Sport for Development (SFD) organization and on the managerial structures and processes for change. The purpose of the current study was to analyze the logic model (LM) of a SFD program in Canada that provides training for high school coaches in low socioeconomic communities in Montreal. Methods Key actors (i.e., coaches, program administrators, school directors, and sport coordinators; N = 22) were interviewed about their perceptions of the different components of the organization’s LM, namely the program’s context, the initial problem it addressed, its needs, objectives, input, output, and impacts. Findings Findings reveal the participants perceived the program as being successful by all key actors. Participants had similar understandings regarding the targeted problem and context, but their views differed regarding their understanding of the program’s activities. In addition, the key actors addressed issues of the structure and impacts of the SFD program and made suggestions to improve the program, including clarifying its objectives, reinforcing internal communication, and building stronger partnerships with the partner schools. Conclusions Findings from the present study provide recommendations to help improve the organization’s LM. In addition, these findings can help researchers and SFD administrators reinforce essential organizational program structures and activities for better management, evaluation, and improved impact on communities.

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Developing a programme theory for sport and employability programmes for NEETs

Cited by 24 publications

References 24 publications

The Challenges of Promoting Social Inclusion through Sport: The Experience of a Sport-Based Initiative in Italy

The Challenges of Promoting Social Inclusion through Sport: The Experience of a Sport-Based Initiative in Italy

Exploring the design of a sport for employability program: A case study

Analyzing a sport for development program’s logic model by using key actors’ perceptions: The case of Pour 3 Points organization in Montreal

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