Purpose This study aims to explore how identity conflict (IC) influences entrepreneurial intention (EI) among Arab-Palestinian students in Israeli universities, a marginalized minority navigating complex national and cultural affiliations. Situating this inquiry within the framework of enterprising communities, it examines how entrepreneurship emerges as a response to social and structural inequalities. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative, cross-sectional design used an online questionnaire (n = 110). Validated instruments measured IC, EI and moderators, including family background and income. Correlation, hierarchical regression and moderation analyses were conducted, with robustness checks based on bootstrapped confidence intervals. Findings Results reveal a significant positive relationship between the two focal constructs, which remains robust after controlling for attitudinal and social predictors, suggesting that such conflict can act as a motivational force driving agency, autonomy and self-determination. Overall, the results suggest that IC operates as a distinct motivational mechanism shaping EI in this context. Originality/value This study reframes IC from a psychological liability into a motivational asset within marginalized, place-based communities. It contributes to the enterprising communities’ literature by integrating social identity, acculturation and institutional perspectives to explain entrepreneurship in culturally divided contexts.

ABSTRACT Smart card data are increasingly used to optimize public transit services and analyze urban mobility patterns, but the release of such data may expose metro users to the risk of de-anonymization. This study proposes a quantitative framework for assessing privacy risks based on limited historical trip records. The framework characterizes individual travel behavior using station visitation distributions and station-to-station transition patterns, which are measured using Kullback–Leibler divergence and a Markov model. These complementary similarity measures are integrated through a weighted voting mechanism and further optimized through a bipartite matching algorithm to resolve identity conflicts in large-scale datasets. Experiments using Chengdu metro smart card records show that the voting method alone correctly de-anonymizes about 48% of users. After incorporating bipartite matching, the framework achieves 88% precision and 90% recall. These findings provide quantitative evidence of substantial de-anonymization risks in transit data and highlight the need to develop and implement robust privacy-preserving mechanisms prior to data publication.

From a neurobiological standpoint, emotion regulation is a core neurocognitive process that supports psychological well-being and adaptive social functioning through coordinated interactions between cortical regulatory systems and subcortical affective circuits. Among regulation strategies, expressive suppression—the inhibition of outward emotional expression after an emotional response has already been initiated—has received increasing attention in affective neuroscience. Suppression is associated with top-down inhibitory control processes mediated by the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, which modulate activity in limbic regions including the amygdala and insula that encode emotional salience and interoceptive states. Although suppression may facilitate short-term social coordination, frequent reliance on this strategy has been associated with increased physiological stress and elevated risk for anxiety and depressive symptoms. Neuroimaging and psychophysiological evidence suggest that suppression engages sustained activation of the anterior cingulate cortex and other cognitive control networks, reflecting the metabolic and cognitive demands of inhibiting behavioral expression while affective responses persist. These processes are further influenced by neuromodulatory systems involving serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid, which regulate emotional reactivity and inhibitory control. This study examines the neural architecture underlying expressive suppression using publicly available functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data from the OpenNeuro dataset ds000108, which investigates prefrontal–subcortical pathways involved in emotion regulation tasks. The dataset includes 34 participants performing cognitive emotion regulation tasks involving negative image appraisal. Analysis focuses on functional activation patterns within prefrontal–limbic circuits implicated in emotional control. Results indicate that suppression and related regulatory processes recruit top-down inhibitory control networks involving the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, which modulate activity in limbic structures such as the amygdala and insula. These interactions reflect dynamic prefrontal–subcortical pathways that influence emotional experience and behavioral expression. Neurochemical modulation via serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid likely contributes to variability in regulatory outcomes. Findings highlight how sustained recruitment of executive control networks during suppression may increase cognitive load and stress, while adaptive emotion regulation strategies rely on flexible engagement of distributed neural networks. These results support integrative models linking neural circuitry, culture, and psychological outcomes in emotion regulation. In turn, cultural context may shape the neural implementation and functional outcomes of suppression. In collectivist cultural environments, norms emphasizing emotional restraint may reinforce neural pathways associated with social monitoring and cognitive control, including circuits involving the medial prefrontal cortex. Conversely, individualistic cultures tend to prioritize expressive authenticity, promoting regulatory strategies such as cognitive reappraisal that engage earlier modulation of limbic responses. This paper synthesizes empirical findings from affective neuroscience and cultural psychology to examine the neural mechanisms, mental health correlates, and sociocultural modulation of expressive suppression. Particular attention is given to bicultural stress and identity conflict, which may increase reliance on suppression among individuals navigating multiple cultural frameworks. We conclude by discussing implications for culturally informed neuroscience and mental health interventions, emphasizing the importance of regulatory flexibility in the adaptive engagement of prefrontal–limbic networks.

This two-wave panel survey puts five pathways (i.e., antisocial and prosocial personality, intergroup identity conflict, recent victimization experiences, social media habits) against each other to test their unique over-time relationship with digital hate perpetration. Using autoregressive structural equation modeling, psychopathy, need for social approval, and recent victimization emerged as universally relevant for both incivility and intolerance. Notably, recent victimization had the strongest link, highlighting that breaking victimization-perpetration cycles may be key in combating digital hate. Furthermore, Machiavellianism and social media habits selectively predicted online intolerance. All these generally and selectively relevant paths point toward distinct opportunities to reduce aggressive communication.

Adolescence signifies a vital stage in human development characterised by intense physical, cognitive, emotional, and social transitions that bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, adolescents face multiple challenges such as mood fluctuations, social pressures, identity conflicts, academic expectations, exposure to online stressors, and engagement in risk-taking behaviours. These factors can heighten susceptibility to psychological difficulties; however, adolescence also provides a unique window to strengthen resilience that shapes long-term mental and emotional health. Resilience refers to the ability to maintain or regain positive functioning in the face of hardship, stress, or trauma. It is not a fixed trait but a dynamic process influenced by individual attributes, interpersonal relationships, and contextual environments. Fostering resilience during adolescence contributes to better emotional well-being, improved academic outcomes, and stronger social relationships while reducing vulnerability to anxiety, depression, and behavioural problems. Comprehensive approaches, including mindfulness training, social and emotional learning, mentoring relationships, and positive school environments, have demonstrated success in enhancing coping capacities and self-efficacy. Building resilience thus requires collaboration among parents, educators, and community systems to create nurturing contexts that empower adolescents. Strengthened resilience not only helps adolescents to navigate immediate life challenges but also equips them with enduring skills to manage stress, pursue goals, and contribute constructively to society. Understanding the mechanisms underlying resilience and the strategies to promote it remains essential for stakeholders seeking to advance adolescent mental health and holistic development. This review explores the concept of resilience, its major protective factors, and evidence-based strategies to enhance resilience among adolescents.

Introduction. The reign of Elizabeth I demonstrates the successful maintenance of state stability in a situation of permanent internal tension caused by religious and political confrontation. In this context, the evolution of political control mechanisms, among which oaths of allegiance played a key role, is of particular interest. The oaths, approved through the adoption of the Act of Supremacy (1559) and the Union of London (1584), were central elements of state policy, forming its basis in the areas of religious sovereignty and the physical security of the crown. The relevance of the study is due to the need for a deep understanding of not only repressive but also integrative instruments of power capable of transforming the loyalty of diverse population groups into the basis of the regime’s legitimacy. Results. Studying this problem allows us to identify strategic models of governance in times of crisis, which has not only historical but also theoretical significance for political science and sociology. The aim of the study is to identify, on the basis of a comparative analysis of the oaths provided for in the Act of Supremacy (1559) and the Bond of Association (1584), how verbal confirmation of loyalty was used as an instrument of political control and perceived by the Catholic community in England. The methodological basis of the work consists of descriptive, essential-content and comparative-historical methods applied within the framework of a functional approach. The main conclusion of the study is that the oath of allegiance evolved from an instrument of identification of religious opposition (the Act of Supremacy), which created a conflict of identity, to a mechanism of mobilization and integration through joint responsibility for the safety of the monarch (the Bond of Association). While the first act excluded Catholics from the public sphere, the second incorporated them into the system of defense of the Protestant state, demonstrating the flexibility of the oath as a key instrument of governance in times of crisis.

General Background: Indonesia’s multicultural reality, characterized by diverse ethnic, religious, linguistic, and cultural identities, represents both a national asset and a challenge for sustaining social cohesion. Specific Background: Increasing intolerance, discrimination, and socio-cultural disparities indicate that diversity has not been fully optimized as a foundation for national development. Knowledge Gap: Existing studies largely examine multiculturalism in fragmented sectors without systematically linking it to the Indonesia Emas 2045 development roadmap or providing an integrative analytical framework. Aims: This study aims to analyze the role of multicultural Islamic education in strengthening national unity and to formulate a strategic framework supporting inclusive and sustainable development toward Indonesia Emas 2045. Results: The findings demonstrate that multiculturalism functions as strategic social capital by reinforcing Pancasila values, promoting tolerance through education, strengthening social cohesion, and supporting inclusive policies, with additional contributions from family roles, digital literacy, and cross-sector collaboration. Novelty: This study offers an integrative framework connecting multicultural dynamics, national identity formation, and long-term development planning within a unified roadmap aligned with Indonesia Emas 2045. Implications: The study provides a conceptual and practical basis for developing multicultural Islamic education curricula, inclusive governance strategies, and diversity-based development policies to maintain national unity and global competitiveness. Highlights• Multicultural values integrated into education address polarization and identity conflicts• Social capital derived from diversity supports inclusive development strategies• Cross-sector collaboration and digital literacy strengthen cohesive society KeywordsMulticultural Islamic Education; National Unity; Indonesia Emas 2045; Social Capital; Inclusive Development

ABSTRACT The EU enlargement to the Western Balkans differs from previous rounds of enlargement by an unprecedented rise of conditionality, both imposed by the EU institutions or individual member states bilaterally. In addition to the standard set of conditions aimed at legal, economic, and political transformation of societies, these criteria were introduced to prioritize regional reconciliation and address the recent past. However, a number of bilateral conditions have emerged that are perceived as non-technical and primarily focus on history, heritage, and cultural identity, effectively blocking candidates’ advancement to the EU membership. It is argued in the article that these sets of conditions are counter-indicative for the enlargement agenda, stimulating divisions, and opening space for non-EU actors. Drawing from interdisciplinary comparative regional research on bilateral culturalized conditionality, the article addresses how research-based inclusive intangible cultural heritage (ICH) safeguarding can assist in resolving identity conflicts and contribute to unblocking EU integration.

ABSTRACT As global aging accelerates, the intensifying demand for eldercare reshapes the dynamics of work-life integration, particularly for women who frequently serve as primary informal caregivers, struggling to balance eldercare with paid work, family and personal relations. While scholarship on work-family conflict often centers on the dual identities of work and caregiving, this framework overlooks the complexity of women's experiences. This study introduces the concept of work-elder care intersectionality, drawing on Intersectionality Theory, to illuminate how caregiving responsibilities intersect with multiple social identities, such as worker, daughter, sister, mother and partner, to produce layered and, at times, conflicting role expectations. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with middle-aged women engaged in eldercare while remaining in the paid workforce. The findings reveal how women's relational identities can be both sources of support and distress as they navigate eldercare responsibilities, generating tensions, emotional labor and invisible gender inequality. By situating these insights within the socio-organizational context, this study offers a holistic perspective on the complexities of caregiving at midlife, challenging prevailing binaries in work-family research and advancing an intersectional understanding of care-work dynamics. The implications are discussed in the context of the aging workforce and invisible gender inequality.

This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of women teachers balancing dual roles of professional educator and family caregiver. Despite representing a majority of the global teaching workforce, women continue to face unique challenges in managing career and familial expectations. Using a phenomenological design and semi-structured interviews with eight teachers from school, college, and university levels, this research uncovers five major themes: temporal juggling, emotional labor, identity conflict, support systems, and long-term career implications. Findings reveal that time-based conflicts and emotional exhaustion are pervasive, especially when institutional structures lack flexibility. Teacher’s report navigating tightly packed schedules, performing emotional labor in classrooms, and returning home to care-giving responsibilities with little time for self-care. Many participants describe feeling fragmented across roles, yet others develop resilient strategies and integrated identities. The presence or absence of institutional and familial support emerged as a key factor influencing satisfaction and sustainability in dual-role management. The study is grounded in Carlson’s Work-Family Balance Theory, Role Theory, and Feminist Theory, offering a multidimensional lens through which to understand the structural and emotional dimensions of work-family dynamics in education. Implications include the need for gender-sensitive educational policies, flexible institutional frameworks, and deeper awareness of how professional expectations intersect with personal roles. The study contributes to literature on gender, emotional labor, and career development in education, offering insights for both policymakers and educational leaders aiming to support women in teaching professions.

Bisexual and other multigender-attracted (e.g., pansexual, queer) people (bi+) report disproportionately high posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) linked to a high frequency of discrimination and general trauma exposure. Bi+ people of color (POC) may be particularly vulnerable to PTSS given exposure to intersectional discrimination (e.g., LGBTQ+ racism, racial/ethnic heterosexism). Identity conflict (i.e., perceived incongruence between one's sexual and racial/ethnic identities) may link intersectional discrimination to PTSS. Using cross-sectional survey data from 295 bi+ POC (Mage = 27.6 years), we estimated three structural equation models to test associations between intersectional discrimination and PTSS severity (Model 1), provisional posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis (Model 2), and PTSD symptom domains (intrusions, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions and mood [NACM], arousal/reactivity; Model 3). Each model adjusted for exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) and estimated indirect effects via identity conflict. Accounting for PTEs, intersectional discrimination was associated with higher PTSS severity, β =.21, p =.003, and all PTSD symptom domains, βs =.15-.21, ps =.005-.025, but not provisional PTSD diagnosis, β =.15, p =.071. Discrimination direct effects were nonsignificant (accounting for identity conflict); however, indirect effects via identity conflict were significant for PTSS severity, β =.11, p <.013 (Model 1), and avoidance, β =.13, p =.007, and NACM symptoms, β =.12, p =.005 (Model 3). Other indirect effects were nonsignificant. Findings highlight intersectional minority stressors as risk factors for PTSS among bi+ POC, above and beyond trauma exposure, which may inform trauma-focused treatments.

To investigate the current status of occupational calling among psychiatric nurses, identify its correlated factors, and explore the probabilistic dependencies and network structure using a Bayesian network model. In June 2024, a convenience sample of 216 psychiatric nurses was recruited from a tertiary Grade A hospital in Mianyang City. Participants completed a questionnaire including demographic characteristics and scales for occupational calling, job involvement, professional identity, and work-family conflict. LASSO regression was used to screen key factors associated with occupational calling, and Bayesian network analysis was performed to explore the interrelationships among these factors. The mean score for occupational calling was 3.72 ± 0.65.Mean scores for job involvement, professional identity, and work-family conflict were 4.50 ± 1.36, 5.48 ± 0.74, and 2.61 ± 0.67, respectively. LASSO regression identified educational level (β=-0.19),nursing position(POST)(β = 0.08), professional title (β = 0.01), employment type (β = 0.06), professional identity (β = 0.20), work-family conflict (β = -0.19), and job involvement (β = 0.13) as factors associated with occupational calling, with professional identity showing the strongest association. The Bayesian network further revealed that POST, professional title, work-family conflict, and job involvement were directly associated with occupational calling, whereas educational level and employment type were indirectly linked to occupational calling through professional identity and job involvement, respectively. LASSO coefficient path analysis indicated that professional identity and job involvement maintained stronger and more stable associations across varying penalty levels, while demographic factors showed weaker and less stable associations. Occupational calling among psychiatric nurses is associated with a combination of demographic and psychosocial factors. LASSO coefficient path analysis demonstrated that psychosocial factors—particularly professional identity and job involvement—showed stronger and more stable associations with occupational calling than demographic characteristics whereas Work-family conflict exhibited a stable negative association throughout the regularization path. These findings provide preliminary evidence that strategies targeting the enhancement of professional identity, promotion of job involvement, and alleviation of work-family conflict may be associated with higher levels of occupational calling in this population.

Prior studies on social disintegration in Indonesia have predominantly examined identity conflict and political polarization, with limited attention to preventive educational interventions at the elementary level, particularly regarding the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program and child well-being. Addressing this gap, this study explores how revitalization of national struggle values through contextual and participatory learning contributes to strengthening students' national spirit in Kendari City elementary schools while supporting Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). A qualitative interpretive approach was employed, involving 18 informants from three public elementary schools through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using NVivo 14 via inductive thematic analysis. Three principal findings emerged: (1) inquiry-based learning effectively enhances civic literacy and national awareness; (2) integration of historical values with MBG program contexts strengthens children's socio-emotional well-being; and (3) teachers function as value facilitators transforming struggle narratives into tangible social actions. This study contributes to historically grounded character education theory and offers policy implications for elementary curriculum reform responsive to contemporary social disintegration threats in Indonesia.

The number of elite female athletes navigating pregnancy continues to rise, yet the intersection of high-performance sport and motherhood remains understudied. This scoping review summarizes the literature on training, performance, physical health, and psychological aspects before, during, and after pregnancy in elite and sub-elite athletes (tiers 3-5). The aim is to identify knowledge gaps and to inform future research. This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and was registered with PROSPERO (CRD420250651470). At 8th of January 2025, a systematic search of 10 databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO) was conducted. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they involved highly (or more) trained female athletes during the pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, or postpartum phases. Data extraction included information on study design, athlete classification, training, health, performance, and psychological outcomes. Of the 5236 records examined, 101 studies met the inclusion criteria and 46 original research articles underwent detailed data extraction. Elite and sub-elite athletes often plan their pregnancies very carefully. The available evidence does not clearly demonstrate negative effects of high training loads on pregnancy outcomes. However, the limited, often outdated, and predominantly endurance-focused data do not allow firm conclusions. Evidence shows that elite and sub-elite athletes typically continue to train throughout pregnancy, adjusting the load, and resume training early after childbirth. Although highly individualized, performance recovery is feasible. Moderate-intensity exercise appears to be safe, but thresholds above 90% of maximum heart rate may impact fetal responses. Psychological stress, identity conflicts, and a lack of tailored guidelines are common challenges. Most birth outcomes match or exceed those of the general population. While no consistent evidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes from high training loads has been reported, the existing studies are too limited and heterogeneous to allow firm conclusions. These gaps, along with an evidence base largely derived from endurance-focused sports and Western populations, highlight the ongoing need for more diverse, contemporary, and sport-specific research on training, return-to-sport, and mental health in pregnant elite athletes. Registration The protocol for this review was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD420250651470).

BackgroundNurses in China's public hospitals face high-pressure environments and emotional labor, leading to professional fatigue, identity conflicts, and reduced work efficacy. These challenges impact job satisfaction and engagement. Despite these issues, job crafting mechanisms, which could help nurses reshape their work roles to improve job satisfaction and efficacy, and managerial interventions remain underexplored. This study investigates the key factors that influence how nurses proactively adjust their tasks, relationships, and work environments, aiming to enhance engagement, performance, and workforce retention.AimThis study explores key factors influencing nurses' job crafting in China through a multi-level qualitative approach.MethodsFrom 2023 to 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 registered nurses at a tertiary public hospital in China. Data collection included literature review and research group discussions, while data analysis was conducted using grounded theory.Ethical considerationsThe study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Gansu Provincial Hospital (No. 2025-267). Informed consent was obtained from all participants, and confidentiality was strictly maintained throughout the research process.FindingsThree themes emerged: adaptability (including knowledge-action gaps, task preferences, and learned helplessness), organizational support (leadership styles, incentives, and resource access), and interpersonal relationships (team effectiveness and contextual dependence). These themes reflect multilevel factors influencing nurses' job crafting behaviors within clinical and organizational contexts.ConclusionNurses' job crafting is shaped by individual adaptability, value-driven decision-making, and organizational support, with leadership playing a mediating role. Aligning with Maslow's hierarchy, job crafting requires a localized framework integrating management innovation and Chinese strategic wisdom to enhance adaptability and job satisfaction.

Negotiating Conflicting Identities among Heterosexually Married Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV in China

Commemorative naming-naming a child after a deceased family member-is a culturally rooted practice with profound emotional and relational implications. Although previous research has explored naming traditions from sociological and cultural angles, little attention has been given to the psychological experience of those who carry such names. This qualitative study examined the lived experiences of 14 Israeli adults named after deceased relatives, using interpretative phenomenological analysis to uncover personal and intergenerational meanings embedded in this practice. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling and completed in-depth interviews that revealed two central themes: (a) the continuum between identification and detachment in relation to the commemorative name and (b) how naming operates as both social compliance and an enduring emotional connection with the deceased. The findings illustrate the dynamic tension between honoring family legacy and negotiating personal autonomy. Participants described feelings of pride, duty, emotional burden, and identity conflict. Grounded in contextual family theory and the concept of continuing bonds, the analysis highlights how commemorative naming functions as both a vehicle for familial resilience and a source of psychological strain. These insights offer valuable implications for clinical practice. Therapists and family practitioners should consider naming histories as a meaningful part of family narratives, especially in contexts of grief, legacy, and relational ethics. Raising awareness of the emotional weight of commemorative names may support families in making more intentional, ethically sensitive naming decisions that consider the impact on future generations.

This editorial introduces the special issue on marginalisation and entrepreneurship. While entrepreneurship research has long examined the impact of economic deprivation and structural barriers, far less attention has been given to sociocultural elements of outsidership – such as status incongruence, class-based identity conflict or cultural misalignment, among other related facets. We bring these dynamics to the fore, offering a conceptually rich yet ideologically neutral lens through which to understand how outsider dynamics can shape entrepreneurial cognition, legitimacy and venture development. Further, by synthesising emerging work across fragmented literatures, we propose a research agenda that explores sociocultural outsidership not only as a source of constraint, but also as a potential source of creativity and differentiated value creation. In doing so, this issue expands the boundaries of entrepreneurship theory and invites new inquiry into the diverse experiences and approaches of entrepreneurial actors.

This study aimed to explore the transition to parenthood and parenting experiences of youth parents in P City, Gyeonggi Province. In-depth interviews were conducted with seven youth parents who had their first child between the ages of 16 and 22, and the data were analyzed using Stake's (1995) qualitative case study method. The findings revealed that youth parents became parents through unplanned pregnancies, with significant delays in recognizing their pregnancy. After learning of their pregnancy, they faced a series of decision-making situations but gradually accepted their parental role by forming emotional bonds with their fetus. However, they experienced psychological isolation due to family rejection and social prejudice. During the parenting process, they faced complex difficulties including family role confusion, identity conflicts, mental health problems, economic hardships, and lack of parenting knowledge. This study is distinctive in that it analyzed the experiences of youth parents in general, including both single youth parents and youth couples. Based on the findings, the study suggests the need for integrated support across the life cycle from pregnancy to parenting, strengthened academic and employment support for economic self-reliance, and the establishment of an integrated support system to strengthen family and social support.

Early adolescent sport dropout is commonly explained through individual psychological factors such as declining motivation, burnout, or identity conflict. While valuable, these accounts often assume parental logistical and financial support as a stable background condition. This conceptual article introduces the Utilitarian Shift as a novel, family-level structural mechanism that helps explain why sport dropout peaks during early adolescence. Drawing on Social Exchange Theory, sociological perspectives on family investment, and developmental psychology, the framework conceptualizes dropout as emerging from a developmentally timed recalibration of parental investment. During childhood, parental support is largely sustained by custodial and broad developmental incentives; however, as adolescents gain functional independence and perceived developmental returns decline, continued investment becomes conditional rather than assumed. At the same time, sport system demands intensify through specialization pressures, rising costs, and selection mechanisms such as the Relative Age Effect. The convergence of declining perceived returns and escalating costs prompts rational parental withdrawal of logistical and financial support, thereby dismantling the material infrastructure required for sustained participation. Importantly, this withdrawal precedes and reshapes adolescents’ capacity to enact motivation, agency, and resilience, rather than merely responding to disengagement. The article situates early adolescent sport dropout as a relational and structurally mediated process, shifting analytic attention away from athlete-centered deficit models toward dynamic parental decision-making within marketized youth sport systems. Practically, the framework highlights the need for sport organizations and governing bodies to redesign participation pathways and value propositions that sustain parental engagement during early adolescence, even in the absence of elite performance trajectories.