An Examination of the Occupational Impact on Family Life having a Child in Competitive Sports

Authors

Kelsey Hamilton, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Karen Park, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Susan MacDermott, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

The purpose of this capstone research project was to examine the impact of having a child in competitive sports has on the performance patterns of a family. As youth sports culture intensifies in America, it is important to provide an occupational therapy perspective on this aspect of life. A mixed methods research study was conducted with twenty-seven parents of children in competitive team sports. Survey and semi-structured interviews provided insight into the lived experiences of families with a child in competitive sports.

Publication Date

4-12-2022

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, youth competitive sports, parenting occupations, occupational science

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational Therapy, Youth Sports, Parents, Interview

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Sports Studies

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, April 12-14, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Hamilton, K., Park, K., & MacDermott, S. (2022, April 12). An Examination of the Occupational Impact on Family Life having a Child in Competitive Sports. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstones-spring2022/31