An Evaluation of Personal and Contextual Factors in Competitive Youth Sport
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Authors
Strachan, Leisha
Côté, Jean
Deakin, Janice
Date
2016-05-06
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journal article
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en
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Youth Sport , Growth Experiences , Sport
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Because millions of youth are involved in sport, the sport context is important to consider in
advancing the growth experiences of young people (Cˆot´e et al., 2007; Fraser-Thomas et al.,
2005). Furthermore, research in developmental psychology has highlighted the value of structured
programs, including sport, in helping to promote positive youth development (Fredricks
& Eccles, 2006). Youth sport involvement has been linked to high levels of enjoyment (Scanlan
et al., 1989), however, negative outcomes, such as burnout, have also been reported (Gould
et al., 1996). In the present study, the Developmental Assets Profile (Search Institute, 2004) was
used to explore personal (internal assets) and contextual (external assets) outcomes associated
with youth sport. Results suggest that three particular assets (positive identity, empowerment,
and support) are important to focus on in youth sport programs to decrease burnout symptoms
and enhance enjoyment. Path analyses were also conducted to test a proposed model
and exploratory results confirmed links of particular assets to sport outcomes. The results are
discussed in terms of integration with Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory (1999) and recommendations
are suggested for sport programmers to consider to develop these assets within
youth sport.
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ISSN: 1041-3200 (Print)
1533-1571 (Online)
1533-1571 (Online)