14 results on '"Moustakas, Louis"'
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2. Sport as a Vehicle for Entrepreneurship Education: Approaches and Future Directions
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Moustakas, Louis, Reynard, Stephen, Block, Joern H., Editor-in-Chief, Kuckertz, Andreas, Editor-in-Chief, Grichnik, Dietmar, Editorial Board Member, Welter, Friederike, Editorial Board Member, Witt, Peter, Editorial Board Member, Halberstadt, Jantje, editor, Högsdal, Nils, editor, and Neergaard, Helle, editor
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- 2023
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3. Sport for social cohesion: a conceptual framework linking common practices and theory.
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Moustakas, Louis
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SOCIAL contact ,SPORTS ,EXPERIENTIAL learning - Abstract
Sport for development (SFD) has become an increasingly well-defined field of academic inquiry, and numerous related theories have emerged. Existing theories have however been critcised for their lack of interdisciplinary engagement, lack of connection to specific outcome areas and challenges translating to practice. These issues are especially evident concerning the linkages between sport and social cohesion. Sport has been prominently positioned as a vehicle to promote social cohesion, yet the term remains vaguely defined and programme practices are underreported. The following paper seeks to address this by presenting a conceptual framework linking common practices, mechanisms and social cohesion outcomes. Findings from literature and previous work are contextualised against existing theories, allowing practices to be connected to mechanisms and specific social cohesion outcomes. In turn, this framework can help provide practical guidance to implementers, support programme design, and identify areas for future development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. Can sport for development programs improve educational outcomes? A rapid evidence assessment
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Moustakas Louis
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sport for development ,education ,grades ,rapid evidence assessment ,Sports ,GV557-1198.995 - Abstract
Over the last 20 years, sport for development (SFD) has become an increasingly used tool to tackle education-related challenges around the world and has even become recognized by major international institutions such as the United Nations and the Commonwealth. In spite of this, evidence on the effectiveness of SFD programs on educational outcomes is limited. Through a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA), this paper seeks to begin addressing this gap. Literature is included if it quantitatively examines the relationship between participation in a SFD program and educational outcomes, namely academic performance, school attendance, or attitudes and behaviors related to school. Results are then organized and presented according to these aforementioned areas. The identified literature paints a mixed picture of SFD’s impact on educational outcomes related to academic performance and school attendance, though the data related to improved attitude and behavior is more positive. Overall, the lack of research on this topic and the deficiencies in some of the identified studies do not allow for the conclusion that SFD generates positive education-related outcomes. This paper concludes by proposing potential solutions to address this gap in research.
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- 2020
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5. From silos to a unified field? Mapping academic production in sport for development.
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Moustakas, Louis and Bauer, Katrin
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BIBLIOMETRICS ,AUTHORSHIP in literature ,SILOS ,ATHLETIC fields ,SPORTS - Abstract
In the last decade, the field of sport for development (SFD) has continued its impressive growth, including as it relates to academic output. This output, however, has not come without criticism. In particular, concerns have been raised about the quality of evidence presented, the dominance of the Global North within SFD research, and the apparent lack of transdisciplinary cooperation in the field. In the following, we take a specific interest in the last two points and use a bibliometric analysis of SFD literature to identify authorship, disciplinary and thematic patterns within this work. Overall, our results show that SFD is still a highly Northern-led field and this is reinforced by several small, highly productive, self-referential authorship consortia. In light of this, we critically assess these trends and reiterate a number of recommendations to enhance disciplinary and international collaboration in SFD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Keeping It Real: Insights from a Sport-Based Living Lab.
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Moustakas, Louis, Breed, Marieke, Burgers, Nynke, Carney, Sarah, Greven, Ties, Grove, Patricia, Kalina, Lisa, Ogden, Perry, Petry, Karen, Šafaříková, Simona, Sanders, Ben, Svoboda, Arnost, Wittmannová, Julie, van Limbeek, Pim, and van Marle, Fenna
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SOCIAL cohesion ,PHYSICAL activity ,SOCIAL integration ,SOCIAL context - Abstract
Sport for development (SFD) initiatives have faced numerous criticisms around the focus on individual-level (micro) outcomes and lack of integration at the community (meso) and structural (macro) levels. As a result, there is growing recognition that programmes need to find ways to work with and engage a wide range of community members and stakeholders through more inclusive, participatory approaches. One such approach is known as Living Labs. In the following conceptual article, we present the Sport and Social Cohesion Lab (SSCL) project, which implemented a Living Lab approach in various sport-based programmes from four different European countries. The main components of the Living Lab framework are presented, and practical insights are derived from the project. In addition, the unique and sometimes critical role of sport is reflected upon in relation to the Living Lab context. Through this, this article provides practitioners and academics with potential building blocks to implement Living Labs and/or embed participatory approaches in sport and physical activity contexts and social settings more generally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. E-learning, sport and the sustainable development goals: mapping the field.
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Ruck, Kaija and Moustakas, Louis
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SUSTAINABLE development ,DIGITAL learning ,ONLINE education ,PROFESSIONALIZATION ,SOCIAL support ,SPORTS - Abstract
The sport for development (SFD) field has grown significantly, and there has been increasing professionalization within the sector. E-learning tools, in particular, have increasingly been deployed to provide education opportunities within the field. Despite this, little is known about the delivery, content or pedagogical approaches within e-learning connecting sport and sustainable development. Against this backdrop, this paper provides an initial mapping of existing online courses connecting sport and sustainable development. To do so, we conduct a systematic search using two online resources and map out the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and pedagogical approaches present within courses. Our results show that courses are primarily self-paced, asynchronous offers that focus on health, inequality and peacebuilding. Furthermore, offers mainly rely on the motivation and resources of individuals and organizations to complete courses and provide limited technical or social support. To conclude, we propose ways for courses to provide more engaging and inclusive experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Conceptualisation and Measurement of Social Cohesion within the Sport and Physical Activity Context: A Scoping Review.
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Moustakas, Louis and Wagner, Jule
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COHESION ,SOCIAL cohesion ,SOCIOMETRY ,SPORTS ,SOCIAL support ,PHYSICAL activity - Abstract
Sport, physical activity and social cohesion are increasingly linked within the academic literature. Indeed, studies recognise both the importance of social cohesion for promoting physical activity and the potential of sport to support social cohesion. Up until now, however, the ways in which social cohesion has been defined and measured in the context of sport and physical activity have not been the subject of much academic attention. Through a scoping review of studies measuring social cohesion in the sport and physical activity context, we aim to uncover how social cohesion is defined and measured, thus allowing us to better grasp how the concept is understood and operationalised in this field. As such, full-text inclusion occurred when studies quantitatively measured social cohesion through a questionnaire/survey instrument in connection with sport or physical activity participation or within programmes using sport to foster social cohesion. A total of 40 papers were included in the review, showing broad support for the argument that social cohesion is positively related to sport or physical activity participation. However, the retained texts engage on only a surface level with the concept of social cohesion, with around half not defining the term and the associated measurement tools using only a fraction of the dimensions typically associated with social cohesion. To conclude, we propose future directions to enhance conceptual engagement with and measurement of social cohesion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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9. Sport for social cohesion: from scoping review to new research directions.
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Moustakas, Louis and Robrade, Denise
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SOCIAL cohesion ,SPORTS - Abstract
There have been growing efforts to harness sport to tackle social issues and promote development. Social cohesion is arguably the most prominent objective of these activities. However, social cohesion remains a contested concept subject to many definitions, and we do not have a clear picture of how social cohesion is defined or supported in sport programmes or organizations. This makes it difficult to identify successful approaches, develop measurements and build theories. To begin addressing these gaps, we have conducted a systematic scoping review, leading to an analysis of 35 studies exploring sport for social cohesion. Overall, we find that the literature fails to consistently define social cohesion, though it tends to coalesce around a set of core dimensions. Likewise, programme elements are inconsistently reported. Moving forward, we call on researchers to clearly define social cohesion and explore its sub-dimensions in more depth, which, in turn, can foster greater theoretical development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. Fighting Discrimination through Sport? Evaluating Sport-Based Workshops in Irish Schools.
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Moustakas, Louis and Kalina, Lisa
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SCHOOL children ,SPORTS participation ,PRIVILEGE (Social sciences) ,SEX discrimination ,HOMOPHOBIA ,EDUCATIONAL outcomes ,SEXUAL orientation ,SECONDARY school students - Abstract
Discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation remains a pressing challenge throughout Europe, including within Ireland. Despite this, anti-discrimination education is lacking and uneven within school settings. Responding to this gap and seeking to capitalise on the perceived social potential of sport, one Irish NGO has begun delivering sport-based anti-discrimination workshops to students in primary and secondary schools nationwide. This paper presents an evaluation of these workshops, putting a specific focus on the learning outcomes generated. Data were obtained from standardised, open-ended student feedback forms and qualitatively analysed using a Framework Analysis. The results illustrate fairly consistent learning outcomes, but these outcomes generally focus on individual behaviours and attitudes. This contrasts strongly with literature on anti-discrimination education, which recognises a need to reflect on privilege and social structures while also developing clear strategies to address discrimination. To conclude, we propose recommendations and ways forward to help address both individual and structural realities within such sport-based workshops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. A problem without a cause: Framing the agenda within sport for development organisations.
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Slater, Kelsey and Moustakas, Louis
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COMMUNICATION in sports , *FRAMES (Social sciences) , *CORPORATION reports , *CONTENT analysis , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Critical examinations of the sport for development (SfD) field have highlighted concerns related to an emphasis on individual-level solutions and outcomes and the reinforcement of current neoliberal power structures. As such, the purpose of this paper is to investigate how SfD organisations use their annual reports to frame social problems, define the causes of those problems, the role of sport in crafting solutions to development problems, and make moral judgements related to their work in the SfD sector. Using framing theory as a framework, a qualitative content analysis of the annual reports from 2019 to 2021 of five prominent SfD organisations was conducted. The researchers used an open coding methodology to develop a codebook based on the four functions of framing: defining problems, identifying causes, determining solutions, and making moral judgements. The analysis revealed a lack of consistent salience of social problems except for the COVID-19 pandemic. The causes for these problems were largely ignored within the annual report documents; instead, organisations focused on the solutions they were working to implement. Solutions were framed primarily through the expansion or continuance of their active programming, bolstering the claim that their active SfD efforts are working. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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12. From Sport to Work? Exploring Potentials in a Moroccan Sport-for-Employability Programme.
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Moustakas, Louis, Raub, Viviane, Moufagued, Yassine, and Petry, Karen
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SPORTS ,EMPLOYMENT ,DATA analysis ,COMMUNICATION - Abstract
Sport for development (SFD) has become an increasingly recognised and used approach to support positive social development across several contexts and thematic areas, including as it relates to improving the employability of young people not in employment or education (NEETs). Despite this, there has been limited research in this area, and we only have a partial picture of the experiences, mechanisms, and design of sport-for-employability programmes. Responding to this, the following paper presents the results of a qualitative study on the experiences and outcomes associated with an employability-focused SFD programme based in Casablanca, Morocco. Results illustrate how the programme provided crucial support to encourage consistent engagement and that this programme offered valuable opportunities for practical experiences and recognised qualifications. Nonetheless, many participants remain in short-term or precarious employment situations. Thus, closer alignment with job market needs and engagement with employment policy issues are likely needed to support longer-term, more secure employment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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13. Sport for Social Cohesion: Transferring from the Pitch to the Community?
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Moustakas, Louis
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SOCIAL cohesion , *COMMUNITIES , *THEMATIC analysis , *SOCIAL support , *TOLERATION , *SOCIAL integration - Abstract
European sport policies and programmes have increasingly focused on promoting social cohesion. Often presented as a multi-dimensional concept, social cohesion is considered the 'glue' that holds societies together and is seen as essential to addressing common challenges. However, the term remains contested, and it is not always clear how programmes conceptualize or support social cohesion. Thus, this paper explores how three European sport programmes conceptualize and foster social cohesion. Findings are generated from a thematic analysis of interviews, group discussions, observations and documents. The themes developed show how organizations adopt an individual-centerd view of social cohesion, focusing mainly on social relations, tolerance and mutual help. In turn, this translates to an individual-focused practice of social cohesion, emphasizing personal skills, behaviors, and social relations, with the transfer of social cohesion to the broader community left mostly in participants' hands. Due to a number of systemic barriers, programmes struggle to implement more holistic and structural approaches. As such, if we want to facilitate a move towards more structural or interventionist approaches, we as researchers must play an active role in questioning, challenging, and reshaping the systems that underpin sport-based social interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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14. Learning Football for Good: The Development and Evaluation of the Football3 MOOC.
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Moustakas, Louis and Kalina, Lisa
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Over the last two decades, sport has become a recognised tool to achieve sustainable development outcomes. Known as sport for development (SFD), this approach can broadly be defined as the intentional use of sport to achieve development objectives. Many SFD organisations implement methods that seek to achieve developmental goals by reorienting sport away from its competitive aspects and encouraging participation, fair play and communication. Of these methods, football3 is arguably the most widespread. Despite its popularity, there remain challenges in its implementation. As a result, there have been numerous calls to develop educational materials and opportunities around football3. In response, the football3 for all project led to the development and launch of a freely accessible, Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). However, there is still little knowledge about how online learning approaches are used in SFD, how they accommodate the practical and social nature of SFD, and whether they optimise student learning. Using findings from feedback surveys and focus group discussions, we present results from the development and evaluation of the football3 MOOC. The findings suggest a high level of satisfaction with the course, but also a need for practical tools and exchange to improve delivery on the pitch. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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