NSASS
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The 2018-19 National Sports & Society Survey (NSASS) surveyed 3,993 US adults, focusing on sports-related behaviors, attitudes, and links to well-being. Initial piloting for a full follow-up wave of data collection is underway. PI: Chris Knoester
Parents of Black/Hispanic, vs White, kids especially optimistic of child’s chances; also, those living in neighborhoods w/ more families of color, more +. SES (-) only linked to likelihood of playing pro/Olympic sports. Parents seemingly adjusted to child’s age (-), athletic abilities (+), id's (+).
November 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Parents of Black/Hispanic, vs White, kids especially optimistic of child’s chances; also, those living in neighborhoods w/ more families of color, more +. SES (-) only linked to likelihood of playing pro/Olympic sports. Parents seemingly adjusted to child’s age (-), athletic abilities (+), id's (+).
34% said somewhat/very likely their child becomes college athlete, 27% said somewhat/very likely get athletic scholarship, & 17% thought somewhat/very likely child becomes pro or Olympic athlete. Still, impt that most parents don't think likely their child will achieve these athletic feats.
November 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
34% said somewhat/very likely their child becomes college athlete, 27% said somewhat/very likely get athletic scholarship, & 17% thought somewhat/very likely child becomes pro or Olympic athlete. Still, impt that most parents don't think likely their child will achieve these athletic feats.
Some unexpected diff’s when asked bout “competitive leagues” like travel/club, in most played sport—part rates more common, presumably bc defn of “competitive leagues” is more expansive. Also, non-club/travel "competitive leagues" seem to have dried up. But, measures point to pre-teen vs teen part.
September 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Some unexpected diff’s when asked bout “competitive leagues” like travel/club, in most played sport—part rates more common, presumably bc defn of “competitive leagues” is more expansive. Also, non-club/travel "competitive leagues" seem to have dried up. But, measures point to pre-teen vs teen part.
In fact, parents’ education interacted with generational differences such that disparities between having a parent w/ a college degree vs no college became pronounced among children born in the 1990s, compared to older generations.
September 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
In fact, parents’ education interacted with generational differences such that disparities between having a parent w/ a college degree vs no college became pronounced among children born in the 1990s, compared to older generations.
Main results: novel empirical evidence of generational + in parents’ attendance, (other) support, & (family) expenditures surrounding youth sports. Family SES esp salient in youngest generation(s). Consistently, sport cultures &, obvs, youth sport commitments + parental involvement in youth sports.
May 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Main results: novel empirical evidence of generational + in parents’ attendance, (other) support, & (family) expenditures surrounding youth sports. Family SES esp salient in youngest generation(s). Consistently, sport cultures &, obvs, youth sport commitments + parental involvement in youth sports.
Generally, it appears that esp Christian churchgoers particularly seem to appreciate that sport can promote and express values and ideals, and offer life training opportunities, including via football.
May 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Generally, it appears that esp Christian churchgoers particularly seem to appreciate that sport can promote and express values and ideals, and offer life training opportunities, including via football.
Football seems to be a “deep play” game, & means to build character & social bonds, supported by Muscular Christianity & Protestant Ethic connections. Its violence doesn't seem to particularly reduce support for it, among those who are esp religious & Christian—except among those w/ college ed.
May 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Football seems to be a “deep play” game, & means to build character & social bonds, supported by Muscular Christianity & Protestant Ethic connections. Its violence doesn't seem to particularly reduce support for it, among those who are esp religious & Christian—except among those w/ college ed.
Results: religious attendance + assoc w/ support for youth tackle football. Pronounced among Protestants/Christians & adults w/ < college ed. In fact, more freq attend + support among the less educated; - support among college educated. Black adults esp supportive—but no interaction w/ religiosity.
May 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Results: religious attendance + assoc w/ support for youth tackle football. Pronounced among Protestants/Christians & adults w/ < college ed. In fact, more freq attend + support among the less educated; - support among college educated. Black adults esp supportive—but no interaction w/ religiosity.