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Understanding Positive Youth Development in Sport Through the Voices of Indigenous Youth

Strachan, Leisha, McHugh, Tara-Leigh, Mason, Courtney·2018·Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
DOI 10.1123/jsep.2018-0035
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This study aimed to understand how positive youth development through sport and physical activity is understood and experienced by urban indigenous youth. Research in positive youth development claims that structured physical activities are critical for development. The 5 Cs (i.e., confidence, competence, character, connection, caring) are a gold standard when discussing positive outcomes and are important characteristics for youth to possess to attain the sixth C-contribution. Indigenous leaders recognize the value of sport for indigenous children and youth. Recent works in sport psychology have called for research to understand youth sport and physical activity from diverse cultural perspectives. The current study used a community-based participatory framework, and 43 youth from across 3 Canadian settings were recruited. Talking circles were used to collect the data. Results point to some unique understandings of the 5 Cs by the participants-namely, the inclusion of the self within each C.

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Authors
Strachan, L., McHugh, T.-L., & Mason, C.
Affiliations
  • University of Manitoba (CA)
  • University of Alberta (CA)
  • Thompson Rivers University (CA)
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Venue
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
2018-12
Volume
40
Issue
6
Pages
293-302
ISSN
  • 0895-2779 (ISSN-L)
  • 1543-2904
DOI
10.1123/jsep.2018-0035
OpenAlex
W2902236216
Cited by
24
References
58
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FWCI
1.95
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • University of Manitoba
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Youth Development and Social Support
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Physical Education and Pedagogy
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
Keywords
positive youth development, sport, physical activity, Indigenous youth, urban Indigenous youth, confidence, competence, character, connections, caring, contribution, youth sports, talking circles
MeSH terms
Youth Sports, Adolescent, Psychology, Adolescent, Canada, Cities, Female, Humans, Indians, North American, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Self Concept, Social Support, Urban Population, Exercise, Adolescent Development

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