The research for the Development and Peace through Sport in developing countries

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 22680048
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Sports science
• Research Institution: Osaka University
• Principal Investigator: OKADA Chiaki 大阪大学, 人間科学研究科, 准教授 (40335401)
• Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha): YOUNG Kevin カルガリー大学, 教授
• Project Period (FY): 2010-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: スポーツを通じた開発 / スポーツを通じた平和 / HIV/AIDS啓発 / 青少年教育 / 社会開発 / 開発と平和のためのスポーツ

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Canadian and Japanese cases were initially examined to prepare a research frame. We adopted a qualitative approach to better understand the role of sport in our selected sites. Starting in Year Two, at least one field study was undertaken in Cambodia (community development), Malaysia (youth education) and Zimbabwe (HIV/AIDS awareness). The presumed impact of ‘sport’ for development was analyzed in at least five different cases which were reported as conference papers, journal articles and books. One of our goals was to establish a network among Japanese and international researchers and practitioners. Via the publication process, especially of books in English and Japanese, we reached this goal. Additionally, we hosted workshops and participated at international symposia. In brief, our research on sport and social development met its intended goals, has led to publications in two different languages, and continues to contribute to our understanding of sport in human communities.

Free Research Field

スポーツを通じた開発