Positive Youth Development (PYD) in Martial Arts Activities: Literature Review

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 4, 914 - 922

Muhammad Nur Alif Komarudin Komarudin Tatang Muhtar Mulyana Mulyana

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1471275

Abstract

Several literatures provide indications on the results of their research that martial arts activities can have a positive effect on the development of adolescents. However, martial arts activities that have been running still do not reveal programs that lead to positive youth development. Apart from that, there is still uncertainty regarding the martial arts training program which is still focused solely on achieving achievements. This study reveals the contribution or role of martial arts activities by providing an overview and explaining the results of the latest research on martial arts activities for positive adolescent development. Literature data collection techniques were taken using systematic computer searches consisting of several journal articles and dissertations, as well as manual data search results. Data collection was carried out for two months in January and February 2024. Several articles were eliminated which were then focused on the 17 articles used in this study. The results show that martial arts activities have had a major impact on positive adolescent development in recent years. The main topics in several research results in general are about prosocial behavior, antisocial behavior, aggression and resilience. There is strong agreement among researchers about the potential of martial arts activities for positive adolescent development. In addition, the discussion in several studies shows clearly that the main influence in martial arts activities is closely related to how the trainers make a strong contribution in providing understanding and also the teaching style used in martial arts activities

Keywords

Possitive youth development, Marttial arts, Physical activity

References

• Abrahams, C. (2004). Inspire guidance-based martial arts program: A self-esteem intervention for at-risk elementary and middle school students. Compelling Counseling Interventions: Vistas, 193–200.
• Asscher, G. (2015). Vechtersbazen. Een cultureel-criminologische analyse van criminaliteit en full contact vechtsporten.
• Baar, P., & Wubbels, T. (2011). Machiavellianism in children in dutch elementary schools and sports clubs: Prevalence and stability according to context, sport type, and gender. Sport Psychologist, 25(4), 444–464. [CrossRef]
• Bailey, R., Hillman, C., Arent, S., & Petitpas, A. (2013). Physical activity: An underestimated investment in human capital? Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 10(3), 289–308. [PubMed]
• Baron, S. W. (2003). Self-control, social consequences, and criminal behavior: Street youth and the general theory of crime. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 40(4), 403–425. [CrossRef]
• Bayansalduz, M. (2014). An investigation into the state-trait anger expression level of taekwondo students attending high school. Anthropologist, 18(3), 921–926. [CrossRef]
• Bogdan Iulian, V., & Sabina, M. (2015). Students’ Opinions About the Socio-Moral Values Developed By the Practice of Judo. Romania The Journal Is Indexed in: Ebsco, Sportdiscus, INDEX COPERNICUS Journal Master Lıst, XV(2), 191–196. [CrossRef]
• Capuzzi, D., & Gross, D. R. (2014). Youth at risk: A prevention resource for counselors, teachers, and parents. Crone, E. (2009). Het puberende brein [The adolescent brain]. 180.
• D, B. N., L, K., S, S., S, K., D.K, E., J, H., & KH., F. (2013). Methodology of the YouthRisk Behavior Surveillance System--2013. MMWR Recommendations and Reports, 62(1), 1–20. [PubMed]
• DiClemente, R. J., et al. (2013). Handbook of Adolescent Health Risk Behavior. In Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (Vol. 18, Issue 6). [CrossRef]
• Elling, A., & Wisse, E. (2010). (2010). Beloften van vechtsport [Promises of martial arts].
• Emfield, J. S. (2016). Self-defense as a bullying prevention strategy: An evaluation of the Gracie Bullyproof Program. Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social Sciences, 76(12-A(E)), No-Specified. [CrossRef]
• Estévez, E., & Emler, N. P. (2011). Assessing the links among adolescent and youth offending, antisocial behaviour, victimization, drug use, and gender. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 11(2), 269–289. [CrossRef]
• Gail, Z., R, H. N., F, D. G., A, M. D., Carmen, H., D, H. K., & Ksai, P. (2001). An effective approach to violence prevention: Traditional martial arts in middle school. Adolescence, 36, 443–459.
• Galston, W. A. (2001). Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 20(4), 788–790. [PubMed]
• Gubbels, J., van der Stouwe, T., Spruit, A., & Stams, G. J. J. M. (2016). Martial arts participation and externalizing behavior in juveniles: A meta-analytic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 28, 73–81. [CrossRef]
• Haudenhuyse, R. P., Theeboom, M., & Coalter, F. (2012). The potential of sports-based social interventions for vulnerable youth: Implications for sport coaches and youth workers. Journal of Youth Studies, 15(4), 437–454. [CrossRef]
• Kurian, M., Verdi, M. P., Caterino, L. C., & Kulhavy, R. W. (1994). Relating Scales on the Children’s Personality Questionnaire to Training Time and Belt Rank in ATA Taekwondo. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 79(2), 904–906. [CrossRef]
• Kuśnierz, C., Cynarski, W. J., & Litwiniuk, A. (2014). Comparison of aggressiveness levels in combat sports and martial arts male athletes to non-practising peers. Archives of Budo, 10, 253–260. [CrossRef]
• Lotfian, S., Ziaee, V., Amini, H., & Mansournia, M.-A. (2011). An Analysis of Anger in Adolescent Girls Who Practice the Martial Arts. International Journal of Pediatrics, 2011, 1–5. [PubMed]
• Pierce, S., Gould, D., Cowburn, I., & Driska, A. (2016). Understanding the process of psychological development in youth athletes attending an intensive wrestling camp. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 8(4), 332–351. [CrossRef]
• Reynes, E., & Lorant, J. (2001). Do competitive martial arts attract aggressive children? Perceptual and Motor Skills, 93(2), 382–386. [PubMed]
• Reynes, E., & Lorant, J. (2002). Effect of traditional judo training on aggressiveness among young boys. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 94(1), 21–25. [PubMed]
• Rutten, E. A., Schuengel, C., Dirks, E., Stams, G. J. J. M., Biesta, G. J. J., & Hoeksma, J. B. (2011). Predictors of Antisocial and Prosocial Behavior in an Adolescent Sports Context. Social Development, 20(2), 294–315. [CrossRef]
• Rylander, P. (2015). Coaches’ Bases of Power: Developing Some Initial Knowledge of Athletes’ Compliance With Coaches in Team Sports. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 27(1), 110–121. [CrossRef]
• Steyn, B., & Roux, S. (2009). Aggression and psychological well-being of adolescent taekwondo participants in comparison with hockey participants and a non sport group. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 15(1). [CrossRef]
• Theeboom, M., & Knop, P. De. (1999). Asian Martial Arts and Approaches of Instruction in Physical Education. European Journal of Physical Education, 4(2), 146–161. [CrossRef]
• Trulson, M. E. (1986). Martial Arts Training: A Novel “Cure” for Juvenile Delinquency. Human Relations, 39(12), 1131–1140. [CrossRef]
• Van Dam, L., Smit, D., Wildschut, B., Branje, S. J. T., Rhodes, J. E., Assink, M., & Stams, G. J. J. M. (2018). Does natural mentoring matter? A multilevel meta-analysis on the association between natural mentoring and youth outcomes. American Journal of Community Psychology, 62(1–2), 203–220. [PubMed]
• van der Kooi, M. (2020). Developmental outcomes and meanings in martial arts practice among youth: a review. European Journal for Sport and Society, 17(2), 96–115. [CrossRef]
• Vertonghen, J., & Theeboom, M. (2008). Analysis of experiences of Flemish children in martial arts: An exploratory study. Kinesiologia Slovenica, 14(2), 84–96. [CrossRef]
• Vertonghen, J., & Theeboom, M. (2010). The social-psychological outcomes of martial arts practise among youth: A review. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 9(4), 528–537. [CrossRef]
• Vertonghen, J., & Theeboom, M. (2012). Martial arts and youth: An analysis of contextual factors. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 17(4), 237–241. [CrossRef]
• Vertonghen, J., & Theeboom, M. (2013). How to obtain more insight into the true nature of outcomes of youth martial arts practice? Journal of Children’s Services, 8(4), 244–253. [CrossRef]
• Vertonghen, J., Theeboom, M., & Pieter, W. (2014). Mediating factors in martial arts and combat sports: An analysis of the type of martial art, characteristics, and social background of young participants. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 118(1), 41–61. [PubMed]
• Walker Research Group. (2016). The Role of Boxing in Development: A Social Marketing Perspective. Wargo, M. A., Spirrison, C. L., Michael Thorne, B., & Henley, T. B. (2015). Personality characteristics of martial artists. Social Behavior and Personality, 35(3), 173–185. [CrossRef]
• Zhang, Z., & Surujlal, J. (2011). Relational demography in coach-athlete dyads. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation & Dance, 31–42.
• Ziaee, V., Lotfian, S., Amini, H., Mansournia, M. A., & Memari, A. H. (2012). Anger in adolescent boy athletes: A comparison among judo, karate, swimming and non athletes. Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, 22(1), 9–14. [PubMed]