Exploring the Dynamics of Violence Display in Adolescent Football Players
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https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.vi-i.25326Keywords:
Violence, Football, Aggression, Adolescent, PlayerAbstract
The violence of sports, and football in particular, has received increasing attention due to its implications on the wellbeing of athletes, especially youths. This qualitative research investigates the sociocultural roots of violence in youth football through the experiences of young athletes. Twelve adolescent football players were selected for the study. They participated in semi-structured interviews and in addition to football practices and matches. Interpretative phenomenological Analysis revealed that Violence in football at the youth level is a complex issue that is not only chaotic in nature but also systematically organized through a variety of socialization sources, including the level of schooling, parental supervision, cultural perception of competition and violence, and as well as observing aggressive behavior. Respondents disclose that social dynamics and a number of cognitive factors, but more so during competition, greatly influence the management of aggression on the field. The ability to manage emotions is crucial in curtailing violent behavior, which highlights the relevance of emotional intelligence and self-control in conflict resolution training in sports. Football can positively impact an adolescent's mental and emotional growth despite the violent outbursts. The sport allows players to reflect, control their emotions, and build mental fortitude. Through the difficulties faced in competition, many young athletes are able to learn behavior management, as well as the use of aggression, and how to change their attitude in a positive manner. As a way to promote better emotional well-being within sports, the study urges that parents, coaches, and sports organizations intervene proactively.
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