Table 2 Summary of the psychosocial health aspects associated with sport participation for children and/or adolescents
Category | Specific health aspect | Study |
|---|---|---|
Psychological | Assertive | Findlay, 2008 |
Psychological | Caring | Zarrett, et al., 2009 |
Psychological | Character | Zarrett, et al., 2009 |
Psychological | Competence | Zarrett, et al., 2009; Donaldson, et al., 2006; Bowker, 2006 |
Psychological | Confidence | Zarrett, et al., 2009; Holt et al., 2011; Wiersma et al., 2008 |
Psychological | Emotional control, exploration, | Holt et al., 2011 |
Psychological | Emotional regulation | Hansen et al., 2003 |
Psychological | Emotional self-efficacy | Valois et al., 2008 |
Psychological | Emotional wellbeing | Donaldson, et al., 2006; Steptoe et al., 1996 |
Psychological | Fewer depressive symptoms | Boone et al., 2006; Gore et al., 2002; Sanders et al., 2000; Ferron et al., 1999 |
Psychological | General health perceptions | Snyder et al., 2010 |
Psychological | Less emotional distress | Harrison et al., 2003 |
Psychological | Less hopelessnes | Talliaferro, 2008 |
Psychological | Less suicidality | Taliaferro et al., 2011; Talliaferro, 2008; Harrison, et al., 2003; Ferron et al., 1999 |
Psychological | Life satisfaction | Michaed et al., 2006; Valois et al., 2004 |
Psychological | Mental health | Snyder et al., 2010; Pyle, et al., 2003 |
Psychological | Positive affect | Findlay, 2008 |
Psychological | Psychological resilience | Bartko et al., 2003 |
Psychological | Self control | Findlay, 2008 |
Psychological | Self-concept | Donaldson, et al., 2006; |
Psychological | Self-esteem | Pedersen, et al., 2004; Erkut et al., 2002; Brettschneider, 2001; Wiersma et al., 2008; Findlay, 2008; Bowker, 2006 |
Psychological | Self-knowledge | Hansen et al., 2003 |
Psychological | Try to resolve conflicts | Howie et al., 2010 |
Psychological | Wellbeing | Findlay, 2008, Ferron et al., 1999 |
Psychosocial | Behavioural wellbeing | Donaldson et al., 2006 |
Psychosocial | Connectedness | Linver et al., 2009; Zarrett, et al., 2009 |
Psychosocial | Perceived health | Michaud et al., 2006 |
Psychosocial | Reduced social anxiety | Dimech et al., 2011 |
Psychosocial | Youth development | Linver et al., 2009 |
Social | Cooperation | Findlay, 2008 |
Social | Relationships with coaches, friends | Holt et al., 2011 |
Social | Show respect for teachers and neighbours | Howie et al., 2010 |
Social | Social functioning | Snyder et al., 2010 |
Social | Social interaction/integration; Social skills | Hansen, et al., 2003; Brettschneider, 2001; Wiersma et al., 2008; Howie et al., 2010; Holt et al., 2011 |
Social | Social self-concept | Marsh, 1993 |
Social | Social well-being | Linver et al., 2009 |
Social | Sportsmanship | Wiersma et al., 2008 |
Social | Teamwork | Wiersma et al., 2008 |