Understanding the Characteristics of Community Youth Sports Programs Interventions: A Systematic Review and Recommendations

Abstract

Sport has never been a more appreciated tool than at present, particularly when dealing with development at various levels of society, be it communities, gender issues, or factors affecting youth. The objective of this systematic review was to determine the level of empirical evidence on the impact of sport based interventions on human development. A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) approach was utilized to conduct a systematic literature search of selected databases with a search range of 2010 to 2021. Findings indicate an increase in the number of studies on the subject, continent, research design, and journal publication. Content analysis revealed the sample characteristics; objectives and content used in the programs; methodology and intervention strategies; and program limitations. Future research should extend the search to other databases, languages, and subjects related sustainability of community interventions.

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“…To counter financial barriers and support inclusivity, targeted interventions, such as community sponsorships, equipment donations, and subsidized sports facility access, have proven beneficial. These measures have notably improved sports participation among economically disadvantaged youths by removing cost barriers and supplying essential resources for sports engagement [63][64][65].…”

“…Tailored community sports initiatives have proven effective in addressing cultural barriers and fostering social inclusion, demonstrating that culturally sensitive approaches can enhance participation and experiences in sports for underrepresented groups [71,72]. After-school sports programs in diverse settings have successfully promoted social inclusion by building interpersonal skills and relationships across different cultural backgrounds [73].…”

“…[ [61][62][63][64][65] Cultural Barriers They addressed stereotypes and societal pressures through tailored community sports initiatives and inclusive programming.…”