Abstract
This study aimed mainly at developing the first ever research-based anti youth violence program in Mati City, specifically designed for the target out-of-school-youth group. The descriptive-correlational method of study was utilized to explore the possibilities of having physical activity as an intervention for violence among out-of-school-youth. Data were gathered from 35 out-of-school-youth of Barangay Central, Mati City Davao Oriental, aging from 13-21 years old and who have already incurred a criminal record. The results of this study showed that almost half of the youth with criminal records are minors. The respondents manifested that basketball is the most popular Physical Activity followed by card games and hip hop dance. It is worth taking note of that all dance activities are participated. Furthermore, results revealed that Team sports, have a potential negative correlation to violence which means as the activity increases, violence decreases. Physical activities that will potentially reduce physical aggression are the following: Basketball (r=-0.037; volleyball (r=-0.021); Cheerdance (r=-0.093); and card games (r=-0.006). Individual sports participation showed the highest effect on violence, followed by the socio economic status. Hence, it was highly recommended that the developed program be anchored on physical activities with negative correlation towards violence such as basketball, hip-hop, and cheer dance, and that the developed program is implemented. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n9p566
Highlights
Violence is an everyday act committed by billions of people around the world
This study sought to draw the profile of 35 out-of-school-youth of Barangay Central, Mati City with criminal records which are mainly composed of age, socio-economic status, physical activity participation, violence, alcoholic exposure, aggression, and violence susceptibility
They should be exposed to physical activities that in one way or another would lead them to become a commendable members of the community
Summary
Violence is an everyday act committed by billions of people around the world. Everyone has been affected by violence and many people have committed violent acts or crimes (Leone, Meyer, Malgren, & Misel, 2000). Focusing on violence in today's society and its causes, one might ask who is to be blamed. It may be human nature on his psychological and physiological characteristics. Mati city (the area of study) is a place greatly affected by youth violence. The City of Mati has been enthusiastically implementing many attempts to reach out to the youth and combat their violence. These efforts of change have been more futile rather than beneficiary. It is still worth exploring to look for more ways and means to lessen or probably eradicate the problem that is violence
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