A Qualitative Study of Sport Enjoyment in the Sampling Years

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Why do children take part in, and remain involved in sport? A literature review and discussion of implications for sports coaches (2013, background): “The influence of peers on motivational levels has been found to be greatest during late childhood and adolescence (McCarthy & Jones, 2007).”
Parents in youth sport: what happens after the game? (2017, background): “Although founded on the premise that children are motivated by the possibility of attaining extrinsic rewards (McCarthy & Jones, 2007), the provision of extrinsic rewards or added financial incentives often comprise a negative aspect which can lead children to suffer from increased pressure and…”
A systematic review of dropout from organized sport among children and youth (2015, background): “, 1993; Weiss and Williams, 2004), has been previously associated with motivation to participate in sport (McCarthy and Jones, 2007) and the desire and resolve to continue participation (Scanlan et al.”
Positive emotion in sport performance: current status and future directions (2011, background): “Of these specific emotions, sport enjoyment remains the only one that has received acceptable inquiry among youth, recreational and elite sport performers (McCarthy & Jones, 2007; Scanlan, Russell, Beals, & Scanlan, 2003).”