Parents of young athletes tend to have realistic expectations for their children’s athletic success, although a notable group still believes their child has a better-than-average shot at beco…

A recent study found that participation in travel sports has increased over generations, and the industry is leaving many families behind.

Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be.Most parents have more realistic expectations of their children’s future athletic achievement, a new study finds. But a substantial minority believe their kids will beat the odds and become...

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If you’re the parent of a child in sports, chances are your life gets extremely hectic. It’s not just the extra costs with sports, although a 46% increase on family spending since 2019 that surpasse...

In recent decades, the landscape of youth sports in the United States has undergone a profound transformation, marked notably by the explosive growth of private club and travel teams. A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Sport and Social Issues sheds new light on this phenomenon, revealing how participation in these specialized sports programs has surged dramatically among younger generations compared to those born in the mid-20th century.

Frequent churchgoers are more likely to say tackle football is appropriate for kids, according to new research. The study highlights how religious beliefs may influence support for the sport.

What responsibility do parents have when it comes to supporting and enrolling their children in sports, and what should they look out for in an ever-changing environment?

FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Harried parents aren’t wrong to suspect something’s changed in what is expected of them when it comes to their children

Parents, it is not just your imagination – you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids’ sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations.A new nationwide study found tha...

By Rossy Soto, Grace Wang and Amaya ManzanoJune 10, 2025Youthcast Media Group®Ever since she started taking lessons at four years old, Marian Jimenez knew that swimming was her sport. Each kick and st...

Using data from the National Sports and Society Survey (N = 3,993) and multiple regression analyses, this study examined parents’ involvement in their children’s youth sports participation activiti...

Don’t the Sports Gods know that people work?

Beloved as the most popular sport in the United States, football is a prominent part of American culture and social interactions and is associated with both personal and social benefits. However, yout...

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A limited number of SSI Student Research Grants will be awarded to graduate students who commit to conducting sports and society research with an SSI faculty affiliate from Summer 2025 through Spring ...

Do sports really bring people together? According to a national survey, most Americans think so—especially those who’ve played on racially diverse teams.

This study uses National Sports and Society Survey (N = 3,993) data and regression analyses to investigate the racial/ethnic diversity of sport participation experiences, perceptions of the impact of ...

Nearly 40% of adult Americans say they’ve experienced some type of sport-related mistreatment in their lives, a new study shows.Mistreatment ranged from psychological and emotional to physical and sex...