Experiences of children in martial arts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6144929 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marc Theeboom (0000-0001-8055-3307, Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Paul De Knop (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Jikkemien Vertonghen (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 19-35 |
| Publication date | 2009-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal for Sport and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1613-8171 • E-ISSN: 2380-5919 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/16138171.2009.11687825 |
| OpenAlex | W2336370214 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 15 |
Contrasting images seem to appear regarding the effect of martial arts involvement in general and with regard to youth in particular. On the one hand, there are several reports referring to medical and moral concerns with a focus on assumed negative effects to personal and social well-being. On the other hand, there is a common belief that martial arts practice is associated with positive socio-psychological outcomes. To date, conclusive evidence regarding the effect of martial arts remains scarce, as not all research findings point in the same direction. In addition, little is known about the way children experience their martial arts involvement. Through the use of a qualitative research methodology, 40 children between the age of eight and twelve years in five different martial arts were interviewed in-depth regarding their experiences and views on participation motives, training, competition and behaviour. In general, findings seem to support the relationship between martial arts practice and positive socio-psychological responses. It is concluded that analysing the experiences of children in martial arts should take different approaches of martial arts practice into account
Art · Competition (biology · Martial arts · The arts · Visual arts · Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education · Physical Education and Pedagogy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,38 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2024 (15) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |