Author | Warner, Stacy | |
Author | Dixon, Marlene A. | |
Date Accessioned | 2014-08-05T14:44:49Z | |
Date Available | 2014-08-05T14:44:49Z | |
Date of Issue | 2013-05 | |
Identifier (Citation) | Journal of College Student Development; 54:3 p. 283-298 | en_US |
Identifier (URI) | http://hdl.handle.net/10342/4446 | |
Description | Student affairs personnel are often charged with the task of creating a sense of community on campuses. Sports is among the many activities that historically have been used to meet this need for community among students. Yet, how and when a sense of community is created within a sports context has not been appropriately addressed in literature. Utilizing a community psychology theoretical framework for this study, we employed a qualitative approach to uncover the necessary factors for creating a sense of community within a sports club setting. The results revealed that Common Interest, Leadership Opportunities, Voluntary Activity, and Competition were the most critical components to creating a sense of community. The results advance community building theory and suggest practical application for improving the student experience. The implications for sports managers and student affairs administrators are also discussed. | en_US |
Language | en_US | en_US |
Related URI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/csd.2013.0044 | en_US |
Subject | Community pyschology theory | en_US |
Subject | Sports and community | en_US |
Title | Sports and Community on Campus: Constructing a Sports Experience That Matters | en_US |
Type | Article | en_US |
Identifier (DOI) | 10.1353/csd.2013.0044 | |