Investigating the Social Network Structure of Physical Literacy Scholars to Advance a Paradigm for Physical Activity Promotion
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5284529 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L M Lower-Hoppe (0000-0001-8221-0762, The Ohio State University, corresponding author), Amy Chan Hyung Kim (0000-0002-0443-6851, Florida State University), Shea M Brgoch, Shea Brgoch (Western Kentucky University), Christin M Zwolski (0000-0002-5924-6051, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center), Laura Schmitt, Laura C Schmitt (0000-0003-3813-6395, The Ohio State University), Matthew K Paponetti, Matthew Paponetti (0000-0002-0429-7302, Nationwide Children's Hospital), Catherine C Quatman-Yates, Catherine Quatman‐yate (0000-0002-7941-6062, The Ohio State University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Pages | 809946-809946 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fspor.2022.809946 |
| PMID | 35498524 |
| OpenAlex | W4223440836 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 52 |
PurposePhysical literacy has quickly gained global attention as a holistic approach to combat physical inactivity and obesity. However, research silos may limit the growth and application of the physical literacy paradigm for effective physical activity promotion. The purpose of this study was to measure the underlying network structure of scholars publishing on physical literacy (focusing on empirical research) through co-authorship analysis.MethodsData collection resulted in 1,070 documents related to physical literacy retrieved. A total of 198 articles met inclusion criteria and were included in the full network, with authors operationalized as actors in the network. A total of 75 empirical studies were included in the sub-network for critical appraisal and further analysis. Social network analysis was then conducted at the macro- and component-level, using quantification and visualization techniques.ResultsResults revealed a collaborative, yet fragmented physical literacy network with sub-groups representing substantive and geographically diverse scholars. The majority of scholarship lacked empirical evidence, suggesting a research-practice gap.ConclusionRecommendations for advancing physical literacy research and practice include strategic collaborations that transcend geographic and disciplinary boundaries, cooperative efforts across scholars and practitioners, and productive discourse through professional avenues to progress knowledge generation, dispersion, and application
Discipline · Empirical research · Epistemology · Health literacy · Literacy · Operationalization · Pedagogy · Political science · Promotion (chess · Public relations · Scholarship · Social capital · Social network analysis · Social science · Sociology · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology
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Invisible colleges; diffusion of knowledge in scientific communities.
Social network analysis
Social Network Analysis
Definitions, Foundations and Associations of Physical Literacy
‘Measuring’ Physical Literacy and Related Constructs
Ties, Leaders, And Time In Teams
The pandemic of physical inactivity
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Physical Literacy, Physical Activity and Health
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Scoping studies
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International approaches to the definition, philosophical tenets, and core elements of physical literacy
Physical Literacy
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The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy
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The Structure of a Social Science Collaboration Network
The Theory of Social Structure
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |