A grounded theory of positive youth development through sport based on results from a qualitative meta-study.
The overall purpose of this study was to create a model of positive youth development (PYD) through sport grounded in the extant qualitative literature. More specifically, the first objective was to review and evaluate qualitative studies of PYD in sport. The second objective was to analyze and synthesize findings from these studies. Following record identification and screening, 63 articles were retained for analysis. Meta-method analysis revealed strengths of studies were the use of multiple data collection and validity techniques, which produced high-quality data. Weaknesses were limited use of 'named' methodologies and inadequate reporting of sampling procedures. Philosophical perspectives were rarely reported, and theory was used sparingly. Results of an inductive meta-data analysis produced three categories: PYD climate (adult relationships, peer relationships, and parental involvement), life skills program focus (life skill building activities and transfer activities), and PYD outcomes (in personal, social, and physical domains). A model that distinguishes between implicit and explicit processes to PYD is presented.
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada.
Nicholas L
NL
Holt
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada.
Kacey C
KC
Neely
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada.
Linda G
LG
Slater
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada.
Martin
M
Camiré
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University , Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Jean
J
Côté
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
Jessica
J
Fraser-Thomas
Faculty of Applied Human Sciences, University of Prince Edward Island , Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Dany
D
MacDonald
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada.
Leisha
L
Strachan
Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
Katherine A
KA
Tamminen
Children; adolescents; coaches; life skills; parents
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