The main objective of this study was to analyze the perceptions, meanings and motivations that teenagers in host institutions show about their sports practice. For the development of this research, 25 teenagers aged between 12 and 19 years, from three host institutions in Porto area, were questioned. A semi-structured script was used and a qualitative content analysis was performed through NVivo software. The obtained results point to clear benefits of practicing sport in terms of well-being, influencing teenagers in a positive way in their daily lives. Adolescents identify lifelong learning, such as persistence, resilience, and the value of effort. The obtained data suggest the importance of favoring the sports practice of teenagers in host institutions, by making these moments available through the promotion of reflection opportunities advantageous to the development of children and young people.
| Date of Award | 17 Jul 2017 |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
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| Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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| Supervisor | Luísa Mota Ribeiro (Supervisor) |
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- Teenagers
- Host institutions
- Sports practice
Prática desportiva de adolescentes em acolhimento residencial: percepções, significados e motivações
Cunha, M. F. E. (Student). 17 Jul 2017
Student thesis: Master's Thesis