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Youth Sport Specialization and Parental Influence: a Two-city Survey From Hungary

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the role of parental influence in youth sport selection, motivation, and specialization. Parents of young athletes from two Hungarian county seats were surveyed to identify regional differences. Results indicate that parental influence is generally moderate or low but stronger in families with higher financial investment. Specialization increases in adolescence, while younger participants are more likely to try multiple sports. There is a discrepancy between participants and their parents’ competitive aspirations: participants more often aim for the professional level than parents expect. The findings contribute to developing youth sports talent management and parental education in Hungary.

Source: STADIUM - Hungarian Journal of Sport Sciences

DOI: 10.36439/shjs/2025/1/15834

Authors: Ágoston Nagy, Ágoston Botond Nagy, Ágost Benedek Nagy, Szilvia Borbély

Institutions: University of Debrecen, Hungarian University of Sports Science, University of Nyíregyháza

Language: English

Topic: Sport Psychology and Performance

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411895422

FWCI: 1.995

Cites: 6

Cited by: 1

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