THE RELATION BETWEEN YOUTH SPORT AND THE REDUCTION OF PEER VIOLENCE

Ivana Milovanović, Roberto Roklicer, Patrik Drid

DOI Number
https://doi.org/10.22190/FUPES190413042M
First page
479
Last page
490

Abstract


This research was a part of a field study, within the SAVE project funded under the Erasmus+ European programme. The study aimed at providing answers about the benefits of practicing sports in the prevention and reduction of peer violence. Generally, the frequency of aggressive behaviour was low, and equal in both tested groups. The results revealed a significant relationship between physical activity and prosocial behaviour, group cohesion and satisfaction of participants with the group. Furthermore, the athletes had a lower level of aggression compared to the students. Although this difference is small, it is in line with some previous studies and it is an indicator of sport benefits in the suppression of peer aggression. This finding is very important for policy makers, because some research showed that regardless of SES, sport is seen as a favourite extracurricular activity among parents. The results of this research should contribute to the overall aim of the SAVE project, i.e. the prevention of violent behaviour among peers. Thus, it should be observed and targeted in such a way as to systematically reduce the exposure of children and youth to violence.


Keywords

Sport, Education, Peer Violence, Prosocial Behaviour

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