Eric G Post1, Nicole E Green2, Daniel A Schaefer2, Stephanie M Trigsted3, M Alison Brooks4, Timothy A McGuine4, Andrew M Watson4, David R Bell5. 1. Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Injury in Sport Laboratory, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA. Electronic address: egpost@wisc.edu. 2. Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Injury in Sport Laboratory, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA. 3. Department of Athletic Training, High Point University, High Point, NC, USA. 4. Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA. 5. Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Injury in Sport Laboratory, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA; Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the socioeconomic status, measured by household income and educational attainment, of parents with children participating on youth club sport teams. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SETTING: Local sport events. PARTICIPANTS: 949 parents (571 female) of youth athletes between 10 and 18 years old were recruited at club team events and practices to complete an anonymous questionnaire. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: SES variables included total household income (THI) and educational attainment. Sport specialization was classified as low, moderate, or high using a previously utilized 3-point specialization scale. Chi-square tests were used to compare frequencies SES categories with child specialization. RESULTS: Parents reported spending a median of 1500 [500-3000] USD per year on their children's club sports activities. Most parents reported a THI greater than 100,000 USD per year and a bachelor's degree or higher level of education. Parents in the higher THI categories were more likely to have a child that is highly specialized in one sport. CONCLUSION: The current youth sports system in the United States, which emphasizes year-round participation on club teams, may be limiting the participation of families without the resources to participate in this system.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the socioeconomic status, measured by household income and educational attainment, of parents with children participating on youth club sport teams. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SETTING: Local sport events. PARTICIPANTS: 949 parents (571 female) of youth athletes between 10 and 18 years old were recruited at club team events and practices to complete an anonymous questionnaire. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: SES variables included total household income (THI) and educational attainment. Sport specialization was classified as low, moderate, or high using a previously utilized 3-point specialization scale. Chi-square tests were used to compare frequencies SES categories with child specialization. RESULTS: Parents reported spending a median of 1500 [500-3000] USD per year on their children's club sports activities. Most parents reported a THI greater than 100,000 USD per year and a bachelor's degree or higher level of education. Parents in the higher THI categories were more likely to have a child that is highly specialized in one sport. CONCLUSION: The current youth sports system in the United States, which emphasizes year-round participation on club teams, may be limiting the participation of families without the resources to participate in this system.
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