A Meta-Study of Qualitative Research Examining Sport and Recreation Experiences of Indigenous Youth
Abstract
Participation in sport and recreation may contribute to various holistic benefits among Indigenous youth in Canada. However, there is a need for a consolidated evidence base to support the development of sport and recreation opportunities that could facilitate such holistic benefits. The purpose of this research was to produce a meta-study of qualitative research examining sport and recreation experiences of Indigenous youth in Canada. Following record identification and screening, 20 articles were retained for analysis and synthesis. Strengths and weaknesses of included studies were identified through the meta-method and meta-theory analysis. The meta-data analysis revealed five themes that represent the sport and recreation experiences of Indigenous youth. Working collaboratively with community members, our final meta-synthesis situated these five themes within the integrated Indigenous ecological model. This review consolidates the qualitative evidence base, and provides direction for future research and practice.
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- Authors
- McHugh, T.-L. F., Deal, C. J., Blye, C.-J., Dimler, A. J., Halpenny, E. A., Sivak, A., & Holt, N. L.
- Affiliations
- University of Alberta (CA)
- Corresponding author
- McHugh, Tara-Leigh F.
- ORCID
- Venue
- Qualitative Health Research
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2018-02-24
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 42-54
- ISSN
- 1049-7323 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-7557
- OpenAlex
- W2790296943
- Cited by
- 31
- References
- 47
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 2
- FWCI
- 3.83
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Qualitative Health Research (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (611-2015-0028)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Health › Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Social Sciences › Safety Research › Youth Development and Social Support
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Keywords
- Indigenous youth, sports participation, recreation, community collaboration, Indigenous health, Canada
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Canada, Cultural Characteristics, Female, Humans, Indians, North American, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Recreation, Research Design, Sports, Qualitative Research
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