Parent-education programs in youth sport appear to provide an appropriate avenue to
facilitate healthy parental involvement, enhance positive parental support, and help to …

Youth sport participation has been found to have many beneficial physical, psychological,
and social consequences, as well as risks for those involved. If the benefits are to outweigh …

Growing up in a family with an affinity for sports increases the likelihood of participating in
club-organised sports. Few studies to date have addressed whether the importance of family …

Common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are prevalent in young
people. Approximately half of all mental health disorders begin by the midteens [1]. Although …

Parental support in youth sport has been associated with positive athlete outcomes, such as
sport enjoyment and continued participation. Although research has demonstrated the …

Extensive research recognises the complex and often conflictual nature of parents and
coaches involvement in youth sport. There are very few accounts that deeply explore the …

This paper explores youth sports parenting in the context of Norway, focusing on the
orientations of parents living in predominantly working-class communities, specifically what …

The purpose of this study was to understand parents' experiences and offer
recommendations for supporting parents within youth academy football. The lead researcher …

Youth sport competitions are often emotionally charged events, with children, parents,
coaches, and officials reporting emotions ranging from anxiety and stress through to …

Quality sport experiences may be a key underlying mechanism through which continued
sport participation may facilitate positive youth development. However, what constitutes a …