Australian Indigenous youth's participation in sport and associated health outcomes: Empirical analysis and implications |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Technology, Sydney, Australia;2. University of Sydney, Australia;1. Human Studies, Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6;2. School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6;3. School of Social Work, Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6;4. Waasa Naabin Community Youth Services Centre, 11 A Debajehmujig Lane, Wikwemikong, Ontario, Canada P0P 2J0;5. 19a Complex Drive, P.O. Box 112, Wikwemikong, Ontario, Canada P0P 2J0;1. San Diego State University, Center for Surf Research, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, San Diego, United States;2. Bond University, School of Health Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia;1. Sport and Leisure Management Program, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Memphis, Elma Roane Fieldhouse 106, Memphis, TN 38152, United States;2. Sport Management Program, Department of Kinesiology, East Carolina University, A-21 Minges Coliseum, Greenville, NC 27858, United States;3. Physical Activity Promotion Program, Department of Kinesiology, East Carolina University, 172 Minges Coliseum, Greenville, NC 27858, United States;1. Interdisciplinary Educational Research Institute, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia;2. Centre for Health Initiatives, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia;1. University of Illinois, Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, Huff Hall 104, MC-584, Champaign, IL 61820, USA;2. Springfield College, Sport and Recreation Management, 121 Blake Hall, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109, USA;3. Texas A&M University, Department of Health and Kinesiology, 4243 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843, USA;4. Texas Tech University, Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences, MS 3011, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA |
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| Abstract: | Analysis of the 2012 Mission Australia Youth Survey (MAYS) finds that among Indigenous youth aged 15–19 years there is a positive relationship between self-reported participation in sport and two health outcomes: rating of overall health and risk of mental health disorder. We find that Indigenous youth who participate in sport are 3.5 times more likely to report good general health and 1.6 times more likely to have no probable serious mental illness. The significance of these findings is discussed in relation to potential future research and policy. In terms of research, the analysis illustrates the utility of brief and cost-effective measures of health outcomes that could be used in future evaluations of specific programs targeting Indigenous youth participation in sport. We also discuss the potential ramifications, for practitioners and management professionals, of the particular policy paths needed to address the current gaps in service delivery to Indigenous communities, and for the development of grassroots, evidence-based, well resourced, culturally sensitive, inclusive and community-led programs. This can, in part, be achieved by ensuring youth sport development programs are shaped by Indigenous youth themselves. |
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| Keywords: | Indigenous Australians Sport Physical and mental health Youth Sport development management and policy |
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