A Framework for Planning Youth Sport Programs That Foster Psychosocial Development
Abstract
Although there is considerable interest in the use of sport as a vehicle to promote psychosocial development in youth, little is known about the specific content or implementation strategies that are likely to account for positive outcomes. In this article, a brief review of current literature and a working definition of youth development through sport are provided to lay a foundation for a framework for planning youth sport programs that are structured to promote psychosocial development in participants. The components of the framework are outlined and suggestions for research, evaluation, and program development are offered.
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Sport-specific frameworks of life skills (Gould & Carson, 2008; Petitpas et al., 2005) were the next most widely used perspective, cited in seven reviewed studies.
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- Authors
- Petitpas, A. J., Cornelius, A. E., Van Raalte, J. L., & Jones, T.
- Affiliations
- Springfield College (US)
- 1Springfield College
- Venue
- The Sport Psychologist
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Published
- 2005-03
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 63-80
- ISSN
- 0888-4781 (ISSN-L)
- 1543-2793
- OpenAlex
- W2136254529
- Cited by
- 493
- References
- 4
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 27.99
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- The Sport Psychologist (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Safety Research › Youth Development and Social Support
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Keywords
- youth sports programs, psychosocial development, program implementation strategies, program evaluation
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