Familial and Peer Influences on Sport Participation among Adolescents in Rural South African Secondary Schools

Kubayi, Alliance; Jooste, Julius; Toriola, A.L.; Paul, Yvonne

doi:10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n20p1305

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“…As expected in the social learning theories, socialization is a multistage process and the primary agents (Cote ,1999 ;Deci &Eccles ,2004:Fredricks & Eccles,2004 are replaced by secondary agents such as teachers, peers,coaches and spouses (Malina,1994). Athletes in this study continue to be influenced overtly by friends/peers teammates and the coach.This is consistent with assertions that friends and peers encourage sport participation among boys and girls in secondary schools (Kubayi et al,2014) Stevenson (1990 opined that athletes introduction to the sports in which they eventually gained international status were sponsored by a variety of of individuals such as parents,siblings,peers and others.Other contingencies had to occur before they became committed to sport and those included potential fo success and the people involved in sport. Prus (1984) had described sponsored recruitment as others willing to support the athletes involvement in sport or providing opportunities that encourage the athletes involvement.…”

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Psycho-Social Attributes of Male Volleyball Players in Kenya

2020

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Socialization into sport revolves around initial entry, continued participation and seeking excellence. Kenyan women volleyball players have returned significant successes at regional and continental competitions.However their success is not comparable to men teams which are yet to set any accolades at regional and continental level. The purpose of this study was to investigate pyscho-social attributes of Kenya male volleyball players who took part Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) league in 2015.The attributes investigated involved family background factors, reasons for specialization and motivesforcontinued participation.Data was collected through self-reported questionnaires from (n=71) participants and was analyzed for frequencies and percentages. Results indicated majority of 38.5% had experiences of one to three years, majority of them (over 50%) came from lower and middle class backgrounds, reasons for specialization were; talent, enjoyment and social interactionswhilethe motives for continued participation were talent , desire to win and success in volleyball. It is concluded that male volleyball players entry into volleyball and their continued participation is buttressed in intrinsic motives. Consequently, coaches and team managers need to take stock of these drivers of seeking excellence in volleyball. Future studies need to be conducted to unearth the relationship between socio-psychological factors and technical and tactical shortfalls of the men volleyball players in Kenya.

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“…13 One of the main reasons for lack of parental support, particularly in rural communities, was the cultural perception that sport participation was not ideal for girls, because this took them away from their household chores. 40 In some regional studies, it was clear that one of the barriers to participation was the fact that parents did not seem to value sport and PA for their children. 40 The children themselves cited barriers such as lack of time to do work/school work, lack of skills and equipment, and the fact that PA made them sweat, while enjoyment and recognizing health benefits, were positively associated with PA. 40,41 The 2014 HAKSA report card noted that "South African children are clearly not receiving sufficient familial support for PA," which remains essentially unchanged.…”

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“…40 In some regional studies, it was clear that one of the barriers to participation was the fact that parents did not seem to value sport and PA for their children. 40 The children themselves cited barriers such as lack of time to do work/school work, lack of skills and equipment, and the fact that PA made them sweat, while enjoyment and recognizing health benefits, were positively associated with PA. 40,41 The 2014 HAKSA report card noted that "South African children are clearly not receiving sufficient familial support for PA," which remains essentially unchanged. There is a need for community-based strategies, designed to provide opportunities for enjoyment and self-expression through PA in South African children and youth and the support of families and peers, to promote such opportunities for PA in the children.…”

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Results From South Africa’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

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Bassett²,

Draper³

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Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background:We present results of the 2016 Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Card on the current status of physical activity (PA) and nutrition in South African youth. The context in which we interpret the findings is that participation in PA is a fundamental human right, along with the right to "attainment of the highest standard of health." Methods: The HAKSA 2016 Writing Group was comprised of 33 authorities in physical education, exercise science, nutrition, public health, and journalism. The search strategy was based on peer-reviewed manuscripts, dissertations, and 'gray' literature. The core PA indicators are Overall Physical Activity Level; Organized Sport Participation; Active and Outdoor Play; Active Transportation; Sedentary Behaviors; Family and Peer Influences; School; Community and the Built Environment; and National Government Policy, Strategies, and Investment. In addition, we reported on Physical Fitness and Motor Proficiency separately. We also reported on nutrition indicators including Overweight and Under-nutrition along with certain key behaviors such as Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and policies and programs including School Nutrition Programs and Tuck Shops. Data were extracted and grades assigned after consensus was reached. Grades were assigned to each indicator ranging from an A, succeeding with a large majority of children and youth (81% to 100%); B, succeeding with well over half of children and youth (61% to 80%); C, succeeding with about half of children and youth (41% to 60%); D, succeeding with less than half but some children and youth (21% to 40%); and F, succeeding with very few children and youth (0% to 20%); INC is inconclusive. Results: Overall PA levels received a C grade, as we are succeeding with more than 50% of children meeting recommendations. Organized Sports Participation also received a C, and Government Policies remain promising, receiving a B. Screen time and sedentary behavior were a major concern. Under-and over-weight were highlighted and, as overweight is on the rise, received a D grade. Conclusion:In particular, issues of food security, obesogenic environments, and access to activity-supportive environments should guide social mobilization downstream and policy upstream. There is an urgent need for practice-based evidence based on evaluation of existing, scaled up interventions.

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“…(Fernández-Zabala, Goñi, Camino, y Zulaika, 2016;Lastre, López, y Alcázar, 2017;Molero-Jurado, Pérez-Fuentes, Gázquez-Linares, y Barragán-Martín, 2017). De este modo, la mayoría de estudios que examinan la influencia del apoyo familiar en el deporte y actividad física, se centran en: los padres, grupo de iguales y en menor medida los hermanos (Hohepa et al, 2007;Kubayi, Jooste, Toriola, y Paul, 2014;Sallis, Prochaska, y Taylor, 2000). En el caso de los padres de deportistas, es necesario que presenten un apoyo positivo hacia la práctica deportiva de sus hijos, tanto en el inicio de la carrera como al final de la misma (Holt y Hoar, 2006;Pugliese y Tinsley, 2007;Wilson y Spink, 2010).…”

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Influencia del apoyo familiar en los niveles de ira en deportistas

González-García¹,

Pelegrín²

2018

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El objetivo principal fue conocer las diferencias en los niveles de ira en deportistas y practicantes de actividad física en función del apoyo familiar. La muestra se compuso de 496 deportistas y practicantes de actividad física españoles. Se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico ad hoc, el Inventario de Expresión de Ira Estado-Rasgo (STAXI-II) y la Escala de Oviedo de Infrecuencia de Respuesta (INF-OV). Los resultados mostraron menores niveles de temperamento en los deportistas y practicantes de actividad física que percibieron que su familia los apoyaba "sin duda". Por otro lado, no se encontró covariación del tipo de práctica físico-deportiva, los éxitos deportivos (locales, nacionales, regionales, internacionales) sobre el apoyo familiar y los niveles de ira en deportistas. Por otra parte, cuando se examinó el nivel de competición (local, regional e internacional) tampoco se encontró covariación. Sin embargo, sí que se encontró covariación con la competición a nivel nacional, encontrándose diferencias en el control interno de ira, a favor de los que percibieron apoyo "sin duda" por parte de su familia. Se concluyó que el apoyo familiar se muestra como una variable protectora de la obtención de altos niveles de ira en deportistas y practicantes de actividad física, la cual se ve influida por aquellos deportistas que compiten a nivel nacional.Palabras clave: Percepción, familia, deportistas, emoción.Influence of family support in anger levels in athletes. The main objective was to know the differences in anger levels in athletes and physical activity practitioners in function of family support. The sample consisted of 496 Spanish athletes and physical activity practitioners. To measure the different variables an ad hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, the Trait-State Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-II) and the Oviedo Scale of Infrequency of Response (INF-OV), were used. The results showed lower levels of temperament in athletes and physical activity practitioners who perceived that their family supported them "without doubt". On the other hand, there was no covariation of the type of physical-sporting practice, the sport success (local, national, regional, international) on family support and anger levels in athletes. On the other hand, when the level of competition (local, regional and international) was examined, no covariation was found neither. However, it was found covariation with the competition at the national level, finding differences in internal anger control, in favour of those who perceived support "without doubt" from their family. It was concluded that family support is shown as a protective variable of obtaining higher levels of anger in athletes and physical activity practitioners, which is influenced by those athletes who compete at the national level.

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Familial and Peer Influences on Sport Participation among Adolescents in Rural South African Secondary Schools

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Psycho-Social Attributes of Male Volleyball Players in Kenya

Psycho-Social Attributes of Male Volleyball Players in Kenya

Results From South Africa’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Influencia del apoyo familiar en los niveles de ira en deportistas

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