The academic interest in analyzing the correlates of sports participation in several countries has increased recently. Nevertheless, in developing countries, which do not monitor sportive data, this type of investigation is still scarce. This study aims to analyze socioeconomic, motivational, and supportive factors related to sports participation in Brazil. Data from the 2015 National Household Survey—Supplementary Questionnaire of Sports and Physical Activities are examined. In the survey, 71,142 individuals older than 15 years were interviewed (mean age 43.12 years; 53.83% women and 46.17% men). Logistic regression is used for analyzing the data. Results demonstrate a low participation in sports (23.38%). Sports participation declines with increasing age (2% less per year), increases with higher educational level (graduated 5.9 times more), and males prevail in the sporting context (2.3 times more). The main obstacle to women’s participation is the lack of sports facilities, and for men the lack of time and health problems. Men practice sports mainly due to socialization, fun, and competition, and women due to medical recommendation. Soccer was the most practiced sport (28.1%), predominating among men. Public policies on sports promotion for fun and socialization may increase male participation, and investments in sports facilities may increase female participation.
Este artigo tem como objetivo descrever e interpretar a gestão da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014 em Porto Alegre. O estudo é do tipo interpretativo, com análise qualitativa, realizado por meio de pesquisa documental, diários de campo e entrevistas semiestruturadas. Foram analisados 34 documentos oficiais, realizadas 39 observações e 9 entrevistas. Os resultados mostram um significativo atraso nas obras relacionadas ao evento na cidade, principalmente as de mobilidade urbana. Ainda assim, quando concluídas, tais obras podem representar um avanço para a cidade. Ademais, outros benefícios foram observados, especificamente nos estádios dos clubes da cidade, bem como na divulgação externa de uma imagem positiva da cidade de Porto Alegre. No entanto, algumas dessas melhorias podem ter ocorrido às custas dos cidadãos porto-alegrenses, em especial os menos favorecidos. Sendo assim, Porto Alegre pode ter cometido o erro de qualificar sua imagem para o público externo em detrimento da população local.
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