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Improving sport opportunities, participation, and experiences for children in out-of-home care: A mixed-methods study

Participation in sport is associated with a range of physical, psychological, and social benefits. However, children in out-of-home care face complex barriers to sport participation, with lower participation rates than children in other household arrangements.

Citation:
Simpson A, Budden T, Willis C, Dimmock J, Lin A, Thornton AL, Furzer B, Jeftic I, Rosenberg M, Jackson B. Improving sport opportunities, participation, and experiences for children in out-of-home care: A mixed-methods study. Child Abuse Negl. 2025;165.

Keywords:
Adolescents; Foster care; Participatory research; Physical activity; Youth

Abstract:
Participation in sport is associated with a range of physical, psychological, and social benefits. However, children in out-of-home care face complex barriers to sport participation, with lower participation rates than children in other household arrangements.