Perceived Impacts of Sport
Journal Title: Choregia - Year 2008, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
It was the purpose of this preliminary project to measure how individuals perceive the impacts of sport in such areas as the economy, the environment, culture, community image and the quality of life, among other areas. The instrument was initially field tested in 1999 with a sample of 702 residents in the Northeastern part of the United States. Their views suggest that they perceive sports to make a generally positive contribution to their communities and the local region. Some negative impacts were also identified, mostly of an environmental nature. However, the findings suggest that sports for the most part are perceived to play a major role in the lives of people and contribute in significant ways to the economy, and community pride.
Authors and Affiliations
Ioannis Douvis| Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Athens
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- DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.4127/ch.2008.4.2.21-36
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