An integrative review of sport-based youth development literature

• Published in: Sport in society Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 161 - 179
• Main Authors: Jones, Gareth J., Edwards, Michael B., Bocarro, Jason N., Bunds, Kyle S., Smith, Jordan W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 02.01.2017; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adolescent development; Evaluation research; Sports; Youth

Sport is frequently regarded as an effectual mechanism for promoting positive youth development (PYD). However, this connection is not inherent, and depends upon a variety of programmatic and contextual factors. To help elucidate these linkages, scholars have called for more process-based approaches...