A grounded theory of positive youth development through sport based on results from a qualitative meta-study
University of Alberta · University of Ottawa · +5 more institutions
Abstract
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…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 65.98
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 142
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9Topics & keywords
- Grounded theory
- Psychology
- Extant taxon
- Qualitative research
- Meta-analysis
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Applied psychology
- Sport psychology