Factors that affect the participation of females aged between 16 to 18 from a black and ethnic minority group within a local sporting community in Cardiff

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Burns, Polly
Date
2013Type
Dissertation
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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In recent years there has been an increase of BME groups integrating into society
within the UK. Previous research shows sport and physical activity helps integration
into a community and reduces social exclusion. However, there is limited research
that looks into factors that affect participation in BME teenage girls living in a western
society.
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of young females living in
Cardiff and their attitudes towards sport and physical activity. The aim of the study
was to uncover the extent to which engagement in physical activity had an influence
upon their behaviours and lifestyles to enable professionals to understand ways to
engage people. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted then transcribed and
analysed. Data analysis was used to identify key themes and quotes that emerged
from the data.
The findings display over the years factors that affect participation in physical activity
had changed. However, some factors were similar to previous findings such as
timing and cost. The findings also display a higher percentage of females
participating in physical activity at younger ages due to them gaining higher priorities
as age increases. Another factor was young females not having enough information
about how to become involved in physical activity.
To conclude Waring and Mason (2010) suggest that sport and physical activity
create a positive effect on social inclusion, yet there are also some underlying factors
that also play a part. Sport and physical activity are part of a large process of social
inclusion and aiding minority groups in a community.
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