How community sport facilitates the biopsychosocial health of Indigenous communities: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis
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2021
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Mansell, Ella
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The experience of engaging in sport and recreational activities is largely different for
Indigenous peoples when compared to non-Indigenous populations. There is a need to
consolidate the current qualitative evidence base to facilitate sporting and recreation
opportunities that could promote holistic benefits for Indigenous peoples. It is evident that
sport and health research on Indigenous communities is inconsistent in its quality and cultural
safety. This study aims to explore the current landscape of Indigenous qualitative health
research within the context of sport. The purpose of this study was to produce a meta-study of
qualitative research examining sport and recreation experiences of Indigenous peoples in
Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. After identification and screening, 27
articles were retained for analysis and synthesis. Characteristics of included studies were
exmined through the meta-method and meta-theory analysis. The meta-data analysis revealed
five themes (barriers and facilitators to engagement, physical health benefits, racism and
discrimination, social and emotional wellbeing, and community spirit) and several subthemes
representative of the sport and recreation experiences of Indigenous people and
communities. The final meta-synthesis situates these themes within an Indigenous model of
wellbeing and synthesises the method, theory and data of the included studies. This review
consolidates the evidence base and provides direction for future research and best practice.
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School of Psychology
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Thesis (M.Psych(Health)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2021
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