Young people's perspectives of parent volunteerism in community youth sport |
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| Institution: | 1. Policy in Sports & Physical Activity Research Group, Department of Kinesiology, University of Leuven, Belgium;2. School of Sport Studies, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands;1. Centre for Gambling Education and Research, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia;2. Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia |
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| Abstract: | This interpretive study sought to critically examine young people's subjective meanings and experiences related to parent volunteerism in community youth sport. Using a constant comparative method of data analysis, the perspectives of 19 participants from 7 different family units (9 sons and 10 daughters) in Ontario, Canada were examined. The findings call attention to the gendered importance of fathers in highly visible volunteer roles (e.g., coach, game announcer) and the lack of recognition or appreciation for mothers’ formal volunteer roles (e.g., assistant coach, league's board of directors) as well as informal volunteer roles (e.g., fundraiser). Moments of conflict in relation to peer groups as well as siblings and the potential for volunteerism to enhance a sense of connection through moments of togetherness and skill development are also emphasized. |
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| Keywords: | Children Family Gender Leisure Volunteer Youth sport |
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