Club Participation Research Articles

The Relationships between Participation Motivation and Continuous Participation Intention: Mediating Effect of Sports Commitment among University Futsal Club Participants

Sports activities through university clubs are very important because university students need to have functional and emotional literacy through physical education classes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to empirically verify the effect of participation motivation of university futsal club participants on sports commitment and continuous participation intention. To this end, 250 male college students who participated in a futsal club living in Seoul were used as a sample group, and a survey was conducted for about two weeks from 3 March to 18 March 2022. Of the 235 respondents, a final 221 were used for data analysis. The statistical processing of the data collected for this study was analyzed using the SPSS 26.0 program and the AMOS 26.0 program. The main results are as follows. First, participation motivation factors such as pleasure, technical development, and outward display significantly positively affected sports commitment. Second, sports commitment of university students significantly positively affected continuous participation intention. Third, among the participation motivation factors, technological development and condition factors directly and positively affected continuous participation intention, but pleasure and outward display factors did not directly affect continuous participation intention. The mediating effect of sports commitment was confirmed in the relationship between pleasure, technical development, and outward display, which are subfactors of participation motivation and continuous participation intention. As it was revealed that participation motivation and commitment to sports are important factors in the intention to continue to participate in sports, a physical education class program to increase such participation motivation and commitment is needed.

The mediating role of passion in the relationship between serious leisure and well-being among university sport club participants

This study examined the mediating roles of two types of passion in explaining the relationship between serious leisure (SL) and well-being. Using the Dualistic Model of Passion, harmonious passion (HP) indicates an adaptive psychological mechanism when one’s serious pursuit authentically expresses one’s identity, whereas obsessive passion (OP) derives from conflicted SL participation and thus inner and interpersonal conflicts are generated. Using survey data obtained from 145 collegiate sport club members, the findings showed that SL was positively associated with HP and OP. HP also fully mediated the relationships between SL and flourishing and sport club-studying balance. Our findings help explain the scattered and elusive evidence of dis-harmonized participation found in previous SL studies. On the other hand, when people can optimally transform activity values into a part of their identity, this mechanism helps people to perceive their life as meaningful and balanced.

Libros en Casa: A Case Study of an Online Spanish Book Club for Latino Youth During COVID-19

This case study presents data on the impact of “Kindles4COVID”, a novel youth-led book club initiative to promote student reading while staying socially connected in the era of COVID-19. We report on quantitative and qualitative outcomes of US heritage Spanish-speaking students, ages 10 -13, who participated in a Spanish-language version of the online book club. Research on Latino youths’ social activities and literacy is especially important since one out of four students in US public schools is Hispanic; also, serious mental health issues are on the rise for US Spanish-speaking students ages 12 - 19. We collected weekly survey data of 40 bilingual and biliterate Spanish book club participants during one academic year. Our findings show that students across all age groups, socioeconomic classes and genders reported increased reading and a wider circle of friends due to book club activities. 100% of participants commented positively about having a ‘safe’ space to be with students who shared their Latino identity. This study has important implications for how communities can support Latino youth, both academically and culturally.

Environmental Health Knowledge Does Not Necessarily Translate to Action in Youth.

Environmental challenges pose serious health problems, especially for children, and lay public action is lacking. This study sought to characterize the relationship between environmental health knowledge and behavior in youth. A cross-sectional, descriptive survey with quantitative and qualitative questions was conducted. Open-ended questions were coded to generate themes/subthemes. Subscales' scores were presented as mean ± SD or median and interquartile range (IQR). T- and Mann-Whitney tests were used to compare groups, and correlations were used to evaluate covariation. A total of 452 children were surveyed. Youth verbalized concerns about their environments and their impact on health. Air pollution was the most concerning issue. Participants had moderate knowledge scores. Few described the three health domains; even fewer included environment. Behavior scores were low and weakly correlated with knowledge, but were moderately correlated with attitude and self-efficacy. Participation in environmental classes, activities, and clubs was associated with higher scores. We found variable environmental health knowledge, limited understanding of the local environment's impact on health, and a weak association between youth's knowledge and behavior. Focused formal and non-formal educational experiences were associated with improved scores, indicating the value of targeted youth educational programming to increase environmental health knowledge and action.

Tracking patterns in secondary students’ intention to major in STEM

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to investigate howHarmony Public Schools' (HPS) ’ Class of 2024 high school students’ current selves (high school experience, math and science efficacy, parent, and teacher expectations) affect to possible future selves (i.e. choosing a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM]-major in college). 1464 tenth grade students participated in the study. We utilised logistic regressions for the study. It was found that males are 1.9 times more likely to consider STEM majors in college. African American students are least likely to choose STEM majors compared to all other ethnicities. Students who had STEM professional relatives are more likely to choose a STEM major in college. Students with higher self and parent encouragements are 1.2 and 1.3 times more likely to select a STEM major after graduation, respectively. Students with more STEM club participation, more STEM competitions (e.g. science fairs, mathematics Olympiads etc.), and higher GPA scores are more likely to plan majoring in STEM areas in college compared to less of each. Finally, students with higher math self-efficacy and science self-efficacy scores are 1.3 and 1.5 times more likely to choose a STEM-related area in college compared to students with lower math and science self-efficacy scores.

Scholarship in anesthesiology: the role of critical appraisal, literature review, quality improvement, journal club, and presentation skills

If asked to describe the term “anesthesiologist scholar”, one may receive a variety of definitions depending on the individual’s area of practice, location in the world, and the generation in which they trained. In this article, we review the roles of five core elements that make an anesthesiologist a “scholar”: skills in critical appraisal, literature review, quality improvement, journal club participation, and presentation delivery. Although this list of scholarly components is not comprehensive, review of each element’s role in the everyday practice and training of physicians will offer insight into their evolution and may offer a glimpse into the future of anesthesiologist scholars. Overall, through the dissemination, recognition, and support of scholarship through these practices, we will continue to achieve meaningful outcomes for our patients and promote a culture of collaboration worldwide. We should ensure that these topic areas become a bedrock of medical education globally, and we must foster opportunities for those who have already completed training to develop and master these skills as a part of their clinical and academic practice.

Start small and let it build; a mixed-method evaluation of a school-based physical activity program, Kilometre Club

BackgroundDespite the benefits of physical activity, there is minimal research focusing on factors that influence real-world school-based physical activity programs. Kilometre (KM) Club is an Australian grassroots program which aims to increase physical activity in students through the completion of an outside walk or run at school. This small-scale pilot evaluation aimed to examine families, teachers and principals’ perceptions of the benefits, enablers and barriers of KM Club. It also aimed to examine the effects of KM Club on student’s physical activity levels during the school day.MethodsFour regional New South Wales (NSW) primary schools participated in this study. 26 families, four teachers, and two principals from School A, C, B and D completed semi-structured interviews to understand their perceptions of KM Club. 21 students completed emotional state-scales to understand their emotions when participating in KM Club. 141 students from Schools B, C and D participated in step-count measures using accelerometers.ResultsFamilies, teachers and principals reported a range of benefits such as improved social connectedness, wellbeing, home and classroom behaviours, participation in sport and fitness levels. Enablers consisted of champion engagement, incentives, versatile facilities and integration with other school activities. Identified barriers included the weather and environment, program timing and health issues. Most students reported that participating in KM Club made them feel proud, confident and fantastic. School B reported a significant increase in students' daily step counts on KM Club days compared to non-KM Club days (+ 15%; p = 0.001), while School C reported no significant changes (-5%; p = 0.26). School D reported a significant increase in the number of daily steps taken by KM Club participants compared with non-KM club participants (+ 10%; p = 0.024).ConclusionThere is no one-size-fits-all approach to implementing school-based physical activity initiatives. However, it appears that flexible and adaptable factors are important to the successful implementation of school-based programs, such as KM Club. This study revealed a variety of self-reported health, wellbeing and educational benefits for students, as well as an increase in student’s physical activity levels at 2 of the 3 schools participating in the quantitative data collection. This pilot evaluation may help to inform future design, implementation and scale-up of KM Club and school-based health promotion programs, potentially improving child health, wellbeing and educational outcomes.Trial registration(LNR223 – LNR/19/NCC/45).

Social support and very young adolescent girl's knowledge on sexual relationships: A comparative qualitative study of Girl Only Clubs' participants and non-participants in rural Malawi.

Early sexual relationships are associated with an increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDs, teenage pregnancies, and unsafe abortions among other negative health outcomes. Understanding sexual relationships among very young adolescents (VYAs) is important to equip them to protect themselves from negative sexual health (SH) outcomes. DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) is an HIV prevention initiative that provided an evidence-based core package of interventions to VYAs to prevent HIV acquisition in 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Girl Only Club (GOC) was the primary context for the interventions. Our objective in this study was to explore if there was any difference in social support (SS) received concerning sexual relationships between the VYA girls who attended GOCs and those who did not. In-depth interviews were conducted with 43 VYA girls, aged 10-14 years, in two rural southern districts, Zomba and Machinga, in Malawi. Twenty-three VYA girls were participants in GOCs and 20 VYA girls did not participate. A thematic, descriptive approach that involved a constant comparative analysis guided the data analysis, and Nvivo 12 software was used. In both study sites available SS concerning sexual relationships is informational support including information from parents, older relatives, and friends. However, club participants differed from non-club participants in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge and use. Club participants reported consulting others on decision-making and information on sexual relationships; receiving detailed SH information from clubs; condom use due to education received from the clubs; quitting sexual relationships; and correcting misinformation with club information. GOC participants received more SS which made them more knowledgeable and better at handling sexual relationship issues than those not in clubs. Interventions that integrate SS including social asset building and safe spaces are critical for VYA SRH programming.

Relationship between Perceived Physical Competence and Outdoor Play among Children Aged 9-12 Years-Focused Sex-Specific Differences.

Outdoor play (OP), which is considered important for children's development, is declining every year. Perceived physical competence (PPC) is a vital factor that promotes physical activity such as OP, sports clubs, etc., but the relationship between PPC and OP was unknown. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between PPC and OP in children and consider whether there were any sex-specific changes. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Japan with 288 children (134 girls, age: 10.6 ± 1.01 years). OP was assessed using an original self-report questionnaire. Each weekday, the children reported the time of OP and were classified as "high" if they played outside for at least an hour three times. PPC was evaluated with a self-report questionnaire developed by Okazawa et al. (1996). It has 12 questions and was assessed on a 5-point Likert scale. After adjusting for age, sex, BMI, screen time, sports club participation, and the number of friends, logistic regression analyses were carried out. Children with better PPC were significantly more likely to be classified as "high" [crude odds ratio (OR): 1.04; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.00-1.08; adjusted OR: 1.04; 95% CI: 1.00-1.08]. Only girls with better PPC were significantly more likely to be classified as "high" in a sex-based stratified analysis [crude OR: 1.08; 95% CI: 1.01-1.15, adjusted OR 1.09; 95% CI: 1.02-1.17]. Particularly among girls, OP could be promoted as a voluntary physical activity with improved PPC.

How an Intergenerational Book Club Can Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: A Pilot Study.

Older adults are at higher risk for social isolation because of widowhood, loss of friends, retirement, physical limitations, geographic relocation, and caregiving demands. Behavioral interventions aimed at increasing social contact may help to maintain cognition and prevent cognitive decline. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine a novel intervention for social isolation with an intergenerational book club that had weekly in-person and virtual meetings of college students and older adults. We wanted to know whether the study was feasible and if our methods would be likely to generate meaningful results should it be expanded to a larger number of participants. We predicted that wellbeing and cognition would improve following participation in the book club. Results found that while measures of quality of life and affect were not statistically different before and after participation in a book club, scores on a measure of cognition (the Montreal Cognitive Assessment) were statistically significant between groups (intervention and control) showing greater improvement among book club participants.

БРЕНД ЯК ФАКТОР УСПІШНОГО МАРКЕТИНГУ (НА ПРИКЛАДІ БРЕНДУ ФУТБОЛЬНОГО КЛУБУ)

In the modern period of the general commercialization of sports in general and football, as one of its most popular types in particular, the issue of brand management of professional football clubs is gaining relevance. Today, the brand itself is defined as an effective tool for the development and profit-making of a professional football club as a business model. The article examines different views of scientists regarding the meaning of the concepts "brand" and "branding". It was determined that branding is a key and necessary tool for the successful functioning of any enterprise. The definition of the concept of "sports brand" as a resource based on which the function of influencing holistic perception and consumer choice is realized is generalized. It was determined that among modern sports brands, an important role belongs to football brands, since in them you can find a reference combination of emotional, symbolic and reputational components, which are the basis of any brand. Factors affecting the value of a football club brand have been identified. The constituent elements of the football club brand are singled out, which ensure its maximum uniqueness to create a single image of consumer thinking. It was determined that the main factors that affect the value of a football club brand are its history, sports results, personal achievements of football players who play for this club, the size of the football club's budget, the number of partnerships with sponsors and their reputation, the number of fans and average attendance at matches, the club's participation in international tournaments, the number of telecasts of the club's matches, and the number of mentions in the press. The rating of the most expensive football brands in the world in 2022 according to Brand Finance, a brand evaluation consulting company, has been submitted. Characteristic features of the development of the most expensive football brands in 2021-2022. It was determined that the right marketing can help in solving important issues for a professional football club, namely: attracting high-quality football players, encouraging fans to attend matches, attracting mass media. It is noted that the main task of marketing for football brands is to improve their image, taking into account the socio-economic and political conditions that have the greatest impact.

Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southeast Ethiopia

In many situations, it can still be challenging to talk about sexual and reproductive health rights, and the little scientific research available indicates that university students have a poor understanding of these issues. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of sexual and reproductive health rights among university students in southeast Ethiopia. From February to March 2022, 483 study participants took part in an institutionally based cross-sectional study. The study participants were chosen using a SRS method. EpiData version 4.6.2.0 was used to enter data, and SPSS version 26.0 was used to analyze it. A bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with SRHR knowledge. The odds ratio and a 95% confidence interval were used to calculate the significance level. The optimal level of knowledge on SRHR was discovered to be 52.1% [95% CI (47.32-55.08)] among university students in southeast Ethiopia. The multivariate binary logistic analysis indicated that being urban in the origin of residency [AOR=1.52, 95% CI (1.02-1.14)], being a health student [AOR= 12.21, 95% CI (7.27-14.88)], attending secondary school in private [AOR=6.12, 95% CI (1.02-1.14)], accessibility of a RH club on campus [AOR=6.12, 95% CI (1.02-1.14)] and participating in RH club [AOR=3.95, 95% CI (3.47-5.90)] to be variables that are strongly related to the optimal level of knowledge. Four out of ten students had poor knowledge of SRHR. The variables associated with a high level of knowledge about SRHR were urban residency, health students, attending a private secondary school, the availability of a RH club on campus, and participation in a RH club. Including sexual education in the non-health department's course, establishing RH clubs on campus, and encouraging participation of students in these clubs are recommended.

Well-being in the Workplace: A Book Club Among Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

A culture of joy in the workplace supports well-being, but less is known about the effect of a shared experience on well-being and burnout in a health care setting. This pilot study investigated personal well-being and occupational burnout among primary care staff who participated in a 3-month virtual book club. In December 2021, health care workers from a primary care practice were invited to participate in a 3-month virtual book club. Participants were emailed a preintervention survey with questions regarding well-being and burnout, the pandemic's influence on emotional health, and demographic information. The book club met virtually every month from January 2022 through March 2022. After the March 2022 book club meeting, a paired postintervention survey was sent to participants with additional questions regarding their participation in the book club. Well-being and burnout were measured with the 11-point Well-Being Index, and the pandemic's influence on emotional health was assessed with the 64-point Pandemic Emotional Impact Scale. Of 12 book club participants, 9 participants (6 physicians and 3 nurses) completed surveys before and after the intervention. Postintervention improvement in the median score of the Pandemic Emotional Impact Scale was significant (7 points, P = .04). Although Well-Being Index results uniformly favored improved well-being after book club participation, the median improvement of 1 point was not significant (P = .69). Social connection through a virtual workplace activity such as a book club may contribute to well-being and may decrease occupational burnout.

Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in Special Olympics are less likely to be diagnosed with depression.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience high rates of depression. Evidence indicates that physical activity, or participation in a sports club, in a supportive social environment has mental and physical health benefits. Adults with IDD, on average, engage in low levels of physical activity. The purpose of this study was to compare the rates of depression among young adult Special Olympics participants with IDD compared to non-participants with IDD. This was a 20-year retrospective cohort study of young adults (19-29years) with IDD in the province of Ontario, Canada that compared rates of depression among Special Olympics participants (n = 8710) to non-participants (n = 42,393) using administrative health databases housed at ICES (formerly the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences). Using cox proportional hazard models, the crude hazard ratios were calculated for the association between each independent variable and the dependent variable. After controlling for other variables, the hazard rate for depression among Special Olympics participants compared to the hazard rate for depression among non-participants generated an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.51. Over the 20-year follow-up, the participants were 0.51 times as likely to develop depression as non-participants; this represents a 49% reduction in risk among Special Olympics participants. This result was statistically significant and represents a medium effect size. Future research is needed on how much of this risk reduction is related to a physiological response to physical activity/exercise, and how much is related to the social connectedness of being part of a group participating in Special Olympics.

SOCIOECONOMIC PRIVILEGE IN CHILDHOOD AND LATER LIFE COGNITION

Abstract Prior studies have demonstrated the effects of early socioeconomic status on later life cognition; yet the degree to which this effect operates directly, or indirectly through adult factors, is not well documented. Drawing from accumulation theories, we use longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study and its Life History Mail Survey (N=11,761) to examine the extent to which childhood socioeconomic privilege protects against later life cognitive decline and whether this effect is direct or indirect through measures of adult socioeconomic position. Analyses reveal that, among childhood privilege measures, consistent attendance in private school, participation in college preparation, foreign language, and multiple clubs in high school were most protective of later life cognition. The effect of cumulative childhood privilege on later life cognition is both direct and indirect through increased wealth and education credentials and the strength of this relationship is particularly robust for those demonstrating upward social mobility.

ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN SOCIAL ISOLATION AND HOSPITAL STAYS, NURSING HOME ENTRY, AND MORTALITY OVER TIME

Abstract This study examined social isolation as a risk factor for hospitalization, nursing home stays, and mortality among a longitudinal sample of 12,860 community-dwelling older adults ages 65+ between 2006-2018. Using seven waves of Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data, we examined associations between social isolation and hospitalization, nursing home stays, and mortality. Social isolation scores ranged from 0-6 using an established typology with six objective measures of social interactions: 1) marital status; 2) living arrangement; 3) monthly communication with children; 4) family; 5) and friends; and, 6) monthly participation in groups, clubs, organizations, or religious services. Covariates included fixed demographics and time-variant characteristics including loneliness, depression, Medicaid enrollment, lifestyle behaviors, activities of daily living, number of chronic conditions, and Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Logistic regression analyses were conducted with panel data and random effects to examine associations between social isolation and each outcome over time. About 15% of the sample was socially isolated, with an average isolation score of 1.29. Social isolation significantly increased the odds of having a nursing home stay (OR = 1.22, p < 0.001) and mortality (OR = 1.14, p < 0.001). However, it was not significantly associated with overnight hospitalizations (OR = 0.97, p = 0.09). Social isolation may put older adults at greater risk for nursing home stays and mortality over time, as compared to social integration. Policies and practices to reduce social isolation can support aging at home or the community, delay nursing home entry, and reduce the risk of mortality.

Analisis Teknik Dasar Dribbling Peserta Sepakbola Klub Putra FC Mardiharjo Kecamatan Purwodadi Kabupaten Musi Rawas

This study aims to determine the basic dribbling techniques of the participants of the Men's football club FC Mardiharjo, Purwodadi District, Musi Rawas Regency. This study used the descriptive qualitative method. The subjects of this study were 20 people who joined the football club at FC Mardiharjo Men's Club, Purwodadi District, Musi Rawas Regency. The data analysis technique used is data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Test the validity of the data using a credibility test which is done by means of triangulation. The results showed that the basic dribbling techniques carried out by the participants of the FC Mardiharjo Men's football club could be in a good category at 67%. In conclusion, the essential technical skills of dribbling and passing in football club participants are in the sufficient category
 Keywords: Analysis, Basic Technical Skills, Dribbling,

Developing a culture of nursing research through clinical‐academic partnership

AbstractEvidence based practice is essential to advanced practice nursing, enabling the delivery of quality care and improved patient outcomes. As the name suggests, it requires healthcare decisions to be based on the best available and current evidence. Advanced practice nurses need astute critical analysis skills to appraise the evolving literature, and require research skills to lead on scientific inquiry and develop the profession. Yet, advanced practice nurses may not recognize themselves as research leaders. Participation in a journal club can promote evidence‐based practice, improve clinician's critical thinking skills, and expose members to different research methodologies, however, nurses continue to face barriers to participation in these clubs. Establishing a clinical‐academic partnership appears to be both mutually beneficial for clinicians and academics and is a significant enabler in the sustainability and functioning of the club through sharing expertise and experience. A supportive workplace culture is favourable to research utilization and knowledge translation. This paper outlines the role, practicalities, challenges, and benefits of setting up a hybrid urology journal and research club for advanced practice nurses in a clinical‐academic partnership.

Q방법론을 활용한 특성화고 여학생의 아침 스포츠클럽 활동 참가 동기 탐색

Objectives This study is designed to explore the motivation of girls’ vocational high school students participation in morning sports club.
 Methods This study expored the motivation of the morning sports club participation subjectively perceived by girls’ vocational high school students, categorized them, and examined the characteristics of each type in depth using Q-methodology. A Q set of potential perception toward students’ motivation for morning sports club participation was collected through depth-interviews from four students who are participating the club activities. 28 vocational girls high school students classified 25 selected Q-statements into 9 points standard. The obtained data were analyzed by using pc-QUANL program.
 Results Principal Component Analysis identified 3 types typology of girls high school students toward motivation on morning sports club. TypeⅠ is ‘Enjoying morning time-oriented’, typeⅡ is ‘Enjoying friendship-oriented’, typeⅢ is ‘Self management-oriented’.
 Conclusions The findings of this study suggest that morning sports club activity give vocational girls high school students meaningful educational expriences, Specially improving physical fitness and vitality as well as spirit of challenge, improving confidence, promotion of responsibility and overcoming learned helplessness.

Factors associated with body size perception among adolescent goal-oriented sports participants and non-participants: a cross-sectional Finnish study

BackgroundRegardless of competitive athletes’ body image pressures, only few studies have focused on adolescent sport participants’ body image and the findings are inconclusive. Furthermore, the role of competitive goals in sports on adolescents’ body size perception has not been studied. We examined the factors associated with adolescents’ competitive goals in sports and body size perception, and the associations between adolescents’ competitive goals in sports and body size perception.MethodsThe cross-sectional study consisted of 475 goal-oriented sports club participants and 936 reference youths (aged 14–16 years). The study questionnaire included multiple choice items on health behaviours, motives to exercise, competitive goals in sports and body size perception. The multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the associations.ResultsAdolescents with competitive goals in sports perceived their body size as about the right size more frequently than reference youths (68% vs 47%, p < 0.001 in girls; 74% vs 61%, p < 0.001 in boys). More than one-fourth of girls with competitive goals in sports perceived themselves as overweight, although only 7% of them were overweight. Adolescents with appearance/weight motives to exercise and poor perceived physical fitness had higher odds of perceived fatness. Additionally, BMI was positively associated with perceived fatness and negatively with perceived thinness. Having competitive goals in sports was not independently associated with perceived fatness or perceived thinness.ConclusionsAdolescents’ BMI, appearance/weight motives to exercise, and perceived physical fitness were more strongly associated with body size perception than their competitive goals in sports. However, perceived fatness among girls with competitive goals in sports should be considered in organized sports.