Insight of previous parental sport engagement among competitive swimmers in Kenya

Year 2022, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 16 - 21, 24.08.2022

Mary Gathwe Simon Munayi Janet Wanjira

https://doi.org/10.55376/ijtsep.1094679

Abstract

This study sought to establish the relationship between sport involvement of parents and children’s involvement in swimming. The study was descriptive and exploratory in nature. Former (N=148) and active swimmers (N=394) responded to the questions as to whether their parents were involved in any sport, and whether their parents supported their participation in competition. More parents of active swimmers (86.3%, N=340) participated in sports, compared to 64.9 % (N= 96) among former swimmers. Specifically, more fathers (75.1%, N=296) of active swimmers were involved in sports compared to mothers (45.9%, N=181). Among former swimmers, there was minimal difference between fathers (N=66) who participated in sports compared to mothers (N=64). Previous parental sporting involvement had significant influence on active swimmers at p= 0.001. Parents act as role models and pass on their beliefs, supporting their children in endeavors that they value.

Keywords

active swimmers, former swimmers

INSIGHT OF PREVIOUS PARENTAL SPORT ENGAGEMENT AMONG COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS IN KENYA

Abstract

This study sought to establish the relationship between sport involvement of parents and children’s involvement in swimming. The study was descriptive and exploratory in nature. Former (N=148) and active swimmers (N=394) responded to the questions as to whether their parents were involved in any sport, and whether their parents supported their participation in competition. More parents of active swimmers (86.3%, N=340) participated in sports, compared to 64.9 % (N= 96) among former swimmers. Specifically, more fathers (75.1%, N=296) of active swimmers were involved in sports compared to mothers (45.9%, N=181). Among former swimmers, there was minimal difference between fathers (N=66) who participated in sports compared to mothers (N=64). Previous parental sporting involvement had significant influence on active swimmers at p= 0.001. Parents act as role models and pass on their beliefs, supporting their children in endeavors that they value.

Keywords

active swimmers, former swimmers, previous parental sport involvement

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