Social Sports Research Articles

Exploring the sustainable future of social sports organizations: A comparative study of governance models in China, Japan, and South Korea

Exploring the sustainable future of social sports organizations: A comparative study of governance models in China, Japan, and South Korea

Sportspersonship orientation in the training process of young football players in different training contexts.

Football plays a fundamental role in the lives of the boys and girls who play it and it can become an invaluable educational instrument. However, for introduction to football to be truly educational, it needs to be carefully planned and guided; otherwise, it may encourage negative and undesirable behaviour from a moral and ethical point of view. That way, many authors claim that a careful and deliberate initiation to football is necessary for the promotion of sportspersonship to become a reality. The goal of this research is to analyse the evolution of sportspersonship orientation in the social sports football schools of Fundación Real Madrid and in association football clubs. For this purpose, the Multidimensional Sportspersonship Orientations Scale is used. The research involves 1509 male and female youth football players aged between 8 and 16 years (M = 10.9±2.2), of whom 952 belong to the social sports football schools of the Fundación Real Madrid and 547 to association football clubs. The most outstanding results show that the players of the social sports schools of Fundación Real Madrid obtain high values in sportspersonship orientation. Moreover, these values remain high in all categories, while they show a significant decrease in players from association football clubs. The social sports model of Fundación Real Madrid can contribute to maintaining high levels of sportspersonship orientation throughout the player's training process.

Why don’t former female athletes have kids? Exploring career and post-career paths in elite sport in Switzerland

Female elite athletes are less likely than male elite athletes to have children during their careers, in part because of the difficulty of balancing motherhood and elite sports. Does this childlessness gap disappear or persist in the post-career period? What factors determine the childlessness of former athletes? The article presents the results of a quantitative cross-sectional study of 1255 former elite athletes who participated in at least one national competition in their discipline and reside in Switzerland. The results indicate that women are more likely than men to remain childless in the post-career years, and that they are also more likely than women in the general population to remain childless. The analyses point to the importance of the gendered orientation of sport socialization (for instance, essentialist representations, valorization of masculinity) in understanding ex-athletes’ relationship to parenthood and in explaining their childlessness. Examining the phenomenon of childlessness reveals that socialization of athletes in gendered sport leaves traces on their representations and practices that are visible even after their careers have ended. In particular, women who have experienced the most inverted gender socialization by playing a male sport have the highest rate of childlessness.

A Study on the Causes of Abnormal Sports Fan Culture and Practical Governance Paths

In recent years, abnormal fan culture has gradually infiltrated the sports industry, severely affecting its development. The deviance of sports fan culture not only undermines the dissemination of sportsmanship but also threatens the sustainable development of sports. This paper analyzes the characteristics and connotations of sports fan culture in terms of groups, organizations, and behaviors, exploring the reasons for its deviance. Finally, targeted governance measures are proposed, utilizing a mechanism of multi-agent collaborative governance involving government, online media, society, schools, and families. Through coordinated efforts such as the formulation of corresponding laws and regulations, online regulation, legal education, and positive publicity, it aims to regulate sports fan culture, protect the physical and mental health of athletes, help young people establish correct idol views, and promote the positive development of social sports culture, thus maintaining a healthy sports fan ecology.

Using mid-upper arm circumference z -score measurement to support youth malnutrition screening as part of a global sports and wellness program and improve access to nutrition care.

Historically, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) has been instrumental to identifying malnutrition in children under 5 years living in resource restricted settings. Less attention is directed to at-risk, school-aged youth. Updated and validated pediatric age- and gender-specific MUAC growth curves expand malnutrition screening opportunities (2 months-18 years) including overweight/obesity. An innovative partnership was created to integrate MUAC z-score measurement trainings and screenings in the Real Madrid Foundation's (RMF) Social Sports Schools (S3) program, which provide sports and wellness programming to under-resourced communities. This work aimed to investigate the feasibility of leveraging non-healthcare professionals (non-HCPs) to identify malnutrition risk as part of RMF S3. This global, two-part program on malnutrition risk identification included training adult facilitators and screening children attending RMF S3. RMF facilitators were trained with didactic lectures on malnutrition, and practical hands-on learning of proper MUAC z-score tape measurement. Aggregate data on facilitators and the number of times to correctly administer the MUAC z-tape were recorded. Aggregate data on child malnutrition risk screenings were collected. Nine countries participated representing Europe, Pacific Asia, Africa, Latin America, and North America. In total, 143 RMF facilitators were trained, and 318 children were screened across 11 sites. More than half of facilitators were male (56%, n = 80), and majority were coaches (41.3%, n = 59), followed by staff (25.2%, n = 36), and volunteers (16.1%, n = 23). Facilitator attempts ranged from 1 to 4 times for proper MUAC z-score administration with mean 2.12 (± 0.86). There were no significant differences for attempts among RMF facilitator types (p = 0.10). Sixteen percent (n = 51) of children screened were recommended for HCP referral, with concentrations in Pacific Asia (68%, n = 35), Latin America (24%, n = 12), and Africa (8%, n = 4). Findings from our sample demonstrate that integration of MUAC z-score based malnutrition risk screening within community sports and wellness programming among non-HCPs is feasible, and that some regions with less frequent access to routine health care may experience greater benefit from these programs. Equipping non-HCP facilitators in community sports and wellness programs with training on malnutrition screening provides a means to meet under-resourced families where they live to begin conversations around malnutrition risk with the hope of establishing additional pathways to care.

Significados em movimento: Um ensaio semiótico sobre o entorno de um projeto social esportivo

This semiotic essay investigates the surroundings of a social sports project located in a peripheral area, exploring the symbolic interactions and cultural meanings present in this context. Using a reflective approach, the study examines how social dynamics are influenced by urban structure and local socioeconomic conditions. The analysis combines direct and documentary observations to offer insights into the complex reality faced by the individuals involved in the project.

The Integration and Innovation of Sports Social Platforms and Information Technology

The Integration and Innovation of Sports Social Platforms and Information Technology

CONTRIBUTION OF HEIGHT, WEIGHT, THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE AND LEG LENGTH TO THE FOOTBALL PLAYING SKILLS OF REAL MADRID ACEH SOCIAL SPORT SCHOOL STUDENTS

The ability to play soccer is influenced by psychological factors and physiological factors. physiological factors, namely physical organs in which height, weight, thigh circumference and leg length. This study aims to determine the height, weight, thigh circumference and leg length contribution to the soccer playing skills of Real Madrid Aceh Social Sports School Students. The population of this study were all athletes of Real Madrid Aceh Social Sports School Students. The results of data analysis can be obtained from the average height of 165, body weight 55.047, thigh circumference 50.5238, the correlation coefficient of leg length (X1) with soccer playing skills (Y) of 0.77, with r count r table (0.77 0.433) so that there is a contribution between X1 and Y. Height, weight, thigh circumference there is a contribution of leg length with soccer playing skills of Real Madrid Aceh Social Sports School Students. Keywords: Anthropomertics, Skills, Playing Football

Research on the Path of University Sports Service for National Fitness from a Collaborative Perspective

College sports are the core part of physical education in China, and also an important foundation for both social sports and competitive sports. In national fitness, college sports play an extremely important role and position. Research has found that university sports resources serve national fitness with advantages such as sports venues, sports talents, information resources, and environmental atmosphere; There are disadvantages such as uneven resource allocation and insufficient awareness of social services. This proposes an effective development path to promote the service of university sports resources to national fitness, aiming to provide theoretical reference for better serving national fitness with university sports resources.

The Narrative of a Chinese Sports Film Documentary: SWOT Analysis of "On Your Mark"

"On Your Mark" is directed by Malaysian-Chinese director Zhou Qingyuan, through the "sports documentary", shuttling sound, painting, light and shadow, determined to be happy, diversified participation, enjoy the cultural heritage brought by the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to New era, pursue the dream of modern Olympics, and create a social sports atmosphere. Based on the SWOT analysis of the expressiveness of sports culture in films, this paper expounds the "sportsmanship" from four aspects: external incentive (S), internal competition (W), opportunity (O) and challenge (T), and then discusses the development path of Chinese sports documentaries. Based on the background of exploring the road of Chinese sports documentaries, combined with the perspective of combining sports and education, through the aesthetics and culture of documentary films, we explore the development path of Chinese documentary films, thereby looking for breakthroughs in culture and education, and the intersection of sports and documentaries. Form the educational value and cultural value of sports film documentaries, and build a system and determination suitable for development.

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL INTERACTION DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORTS SOCIALIZATION

The article presents the theoretical foundations of researching the development of social interaction through sports socialization. Research methods such as systematization, generalization, and analysisof the main provisions of the «self-determination theory» and «flow theory» were used, including their comparison in the social and sports spheres. The main aspects of forming intrinsic motivation of individuals and its influence on societal well-being are discussed. Preconditions of «psychological immersion» are identified and described, wherein individuals become fully immersed in activities and derive maximum satisfaction from the process itself. The peculiarities of studying intersocial interaction that satisfy the basic psychological needs of individuals are highlighted. According to the research results, the application of the «self-determination theory» and «flow theory» can improve the psychological climate and development of social interaction in society and the sports industry. It is found that a significant outcome of applying these theories is the emergence of a «state of flow» in individuals, characterized by complete absorption in activities and a sense of complete social wellbeing. This can be achieved by providing individuals with a sense of control over their actions and supporting their achievements. Understanding the psychological mechanisms of developing intrinsic motivation and addressing the psychological needs of individuals can enhance the work of social services and effectively engage society in important sociocultural projects.The application of the «self-determination theory» and «flow theory», according to the authors, can positively influence the psychological climate and development of social interaction in various fields, including sports and social work. Further research on the «self-determination theory» and «flow theory» will help social workers better influence the formation of social skills in individuals in various spheres and their effective interaction in society.

Research on Sports Public Service Supply in the Chengdu–Chongqing Twin-City Economic Circle under the Background of Regional Economic Development

Using literature, questionnaires, interviews, and mathematical statistics to investigate the current situation of sports public services in the Chengdu–Chongqing Twin-city Economic Circle. The results show that there are some problems in Chengdu–Chongqing sports public services, such as big difference in the development level of supply between urban and rural areas, low supply level, low efficiency, supply mechanism defect, lack of social sports instructors, an outstanding contradiction between the quality of sports public service and residents’ demand. To address the problems, government departments should accelerate the transformation of government functions, improve the relevant regulations and systems, increase the investment in sports public services, improve the quality of supply, cultivate the backbone team, integrate resources, and combine the national characteristics with regional characteristics, take into account the personalized needs of the residents, combine the sports public services with intelligence, and build the service system of “Internet + Fitness.”

Detecting heterogeneity of spatial accessibility to sports facilities for adolescents at fine scale: A case study in Changsha, China

Abstract It is crucial for social sustainability that adolescents have access to social sports services fairly. However, there are few research studies on requirements for sports facilities and spatial accessibility of adolescents at a fine scale. Further, identifying the heterogeneity of the relationship between spatial accessibility and other factors and their scales simultaneously would be conducive to reveal the variations of spatial accessibility effectively under the potential scale effect. This research aims to explore the heterogeneity of spatial accessibility to sports facilities at a fine scale in Changsha, China. The Gaussian-based two-step floating catchment area model is first employed to evaluate spatial accessibility. Then, multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) is applied to examine the relationship between spatial accessibility and its associated factors. The mean accessibility in Yuelu District (0.158) is the highest as well, and the standard deviation (0.236) is also the highest one. Both the accessibility (0.019) and its standard derivation (0.029) in Furong District are the lowest. The results show that there is a lack of balance of spatial accessibility for the clusters with different accessibility levels distributed in the study area. Some socio-economic factors, such as housing price and nighttime light intensity, have significant impacts on spatial accessibility for adolescents with spatial and scale heterogeneity by using MGWR. Based on heterogeneous distribution and association, suggestions for promoting spatial accessibility to sports facilities for adolescents are proposed.

What makes community sports programs successful? A group concept mapping study to identify effective elements

Adults in socially vulnerable positions can benefit from participation in community sports programs. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the effective elements of these programs. To identify these elements, we consulted three groups of stakeholders: social sports coaches, program coordinators, and social workers. The effective elements were systematically arranged by means of group concept mapping (GCM), a mixed-methods approach for organizing thoughts. The social sports coaches (n = 14) mentioned 152 effective elements, the program coordinators (n = 5) mentioned 81 effective elements and the social workers (n = 8) mentioned 115 effective elements. Overlapping effective elements were mentioned by all three stakeholder groups, such as the role of the social sports coach, a safe sports climate, and structure of sports programs. However, the sport-specific knowledge and skills of coaches were mentioned only by program coordinators. Moreover, only the social workers provided elements that were protective in nature, such as not overburdening the participants. Average importance scores differed for these elements within groups and between groups. In conclusion, various effective elements were deemed necessary for community sports programs to be successful. Moreover, GCM appeared a successful tool to systematically identify effective elements of an intervention from the perspective of relevant stakeholders.

Why Do New Parents Stop Practising Sport? A Retrospective Study towards the Determinants of Dropping Out after Becoming a Parent.

Despite the known health benefits of sport, recent studies showed that parenthood is related to decreased sport participation. Changes in sport behaviour after becoming a parent have been explained by gender or with the rational resource perspective of limited time and energy. However, the latter is mostly theoretical, since empirical insights on resource mechanisms are scarce. We want to improve and go beyond these explanations by investigating them empirically and by examining sport socialisation during the formative years as an alternative explanation. Consequently, our main objective is to explain changes in sport participation after becoming a parent with gender, limited resources and socialisation with sport. To this end, we employ representative Dutch survey data of new parents (n = 594), containing detailed information on sport careers and sport socialisation, as well as babysitter availability, partner support and physical discomfort after childbirth. The results of the logistic regression analyses show that, besides gender and resource mechanisms, sport socialisation and social support seem to have a great impact on sport behaviour when people become parents. That is, men are more likely to continue sport participation, as well as people with more resources (physical, temporal and social) and more socialisation with sport during the formative years. So including sport socialisation and social support seems necessary to better explain and prevent sport dropout during major life transitions, like becoming a parent.

Suicide in the Context of Elite Sport: a Meta-Ethnographic Synthesis

Suicide or its attempts are a serious problem that has drawn the attention of different areas of knowledge related to the field of sports. However, in most cases, the analyses are based on psychopathological visions or physical trauma without understanding the particularities of mental health. The article presents a meta-ethnography review of the literature on qualitative research on suicide in athletes from 2012 to 2022. The topics addressed in the studies are diverse: the importance of healthy relationships, the visibility of mental health problems, the normalization of violence by coaches, and the lack of emotional support. It is essential for athletes to have a support network (including coaches, mental health professionals, etc.). The issues that have affected athletes identified with suicidal ideation include a prolonged combination of concussion symptoms, academic problems, normalized violent training practices, high demands, the invisibility of suffering, and exposure to traumatic events. It required training of teachers/coaches in mental health, social support during injury recovery, ongoing mental health education, close relationships between coaches and athletes, involvement of sports psychiatry/psychology specialists, support from the environment, and balance between performance and personal development. Keywords: Mental health; Sport; Suicide; Social Sport Psychology; Sociology of Sport.

Mapping and characterization of social sports projects in the south zone of Macapá: an experience with jiu-jitsu

The study aimed to map and characterize jiu-jitsu social projects in the city of Macapá. An exploratory and descriptive research was carried out. Data were collected through the application of a questionnaire with project coordinators. The absolute frequency and percentages related to the project profiles were described and 12 projects were identified. Regarding the public served, it was found that most of the projects work with the general public, from children to the elderly. The jiu-jitsu modality in the investigated locus has served as an educational and social inclusion tool for children, young people, adults and the elderly. There is a need to carry out more studies to obtain a total idea of ​​the projects that make up the other neighborhoods of the city of Macapá.

Sosialisai Pemahaman Tentang Apa Itu Olahraga Rekreasi dan Apa Itu Olahraga Prestasi di Desa Padang Batu

ecreational sports are physical pursuits that are done for enjoyment, relaxation, and amusement rather than under pressure to meet predetermined goals or standards. Developing mental and physical well-being is the primary goal. The purpose of engaging in different activities, like hiking, cycling, or swimming, is to pass the time and interact with others. Recreational sports foster a calm and encouraging atmosphere that helps people socialize, form friendships, and enhance their general wellbeing. Meanwhile, sports performance on the other hand, refers to physical activity done primarily for the purpose of accomplishing certain goals, such as winning a game, setting a personal record, or receiving an honor. To reach a level of excellence, competitors compete at a high level and concentrate on rigorous training and skill development. Achievements in sports are frequently linked to competitiveness, prestige, and recognition. Performance sports socialization encompasses experience sharing, a sense of community, and teamwork, fostering an atmosphere that encourages athletes to reach their goals.

A Study of the Trinity of School Sports, Social Sports, and Family Sports in the Context of Information Theory

Abstract Nowadays, the physical education of young people can no longer be accomplished independently by the school, it needs the family and the society to take the responsibility of educating young people together. This paper takes students, families, schools, and society as different cultivation subjects, sets up four different types of linkage factor questionnaires, and selects ten senior high schools and experimental elementary schools in L City as research objects to obtain corresponding research data. For the validity of the survey scales, factor analysis was used to analyze the exploratory factors of each scale, and its validation factors were tested for structural validity through structural equation modeling to determine the correlation between family, school, and social sports. The results showed that different metric factors could be extracted in student, family, school, and social sports, among which the five metric factors in the student scale were able to achieve 81.42% of the explanatory degree of students’ physical activity. The structural convergent validity of the student, family, school, and society scales exceeds 0.7, and the correlation coefficients of the “family, school, and society” trinity exceed 0.5. The ‘family, school, and society’ trinity can better promote the formation of physical education awareness among adolescents and ensure that they have a sense of physical education. The ‘home, school, and society’ model can better promote the formation of adolescents’ sports awareness and ensure that they have strong physical fitness.

Exploration of the resistance and optimization path of social sports professional practice base construction

Exploration of the resistance and optimization path of social sports professional practice base construction