Sports as a Preventive Measure for Violence

Authors

  • Aqib Ashraf PhD scholar, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Yasmeen Tabassum Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Zafar Iqbal Butt Professor, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Akber Hussain BS Hons. Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Kashaf Tehreem MPhil Scholar Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/

Keywords:

Violence and Sports Participation

Abstract

Background: Violence is a serious social and health issue that jeopardizes society cohesiveness and personal well-being. Community safety is compromised by delinquent behavior, bullying, hostility, and interpersonal violence. According to the World Health Organization, social exclusion, stress, and a lack of possibilities for constructive participation are all closely associated with violence, which accounts for a significant portion of youth deaths

Objectives: Main objective of this study is to critically analyze the effectiveness of sports as a preventive measure for violence.

Methods and Material: The participants for this study were 100 athletes from the University of the Punjab. A qualitative descriptive research design was employed, involving 100 university athletes (both male and female, representing diverse sports, demographical backgrounds, and experiences) recruited through a convenience sampling. Data were collected using an online Google Forms questionnaire consisting of five distinct instruments, each utilizing a 5-point Likert-type scale (ranging from "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree"). The data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version-26). 

Results: Result showed that there is a significant and positive effect of sports as preventive measure for violence. 

Conclusion: This discussion illustrates how, when planned with purpose, guidance, and community support, athletics can be a powerful tool for preventing violence. Sports aren't a panacea, though; their value, context, and compatibility with broader societal policies all affect how beneficial they are. When done right, sports may be a fun, interesting, and successful way to avoid violence and promote healthy youth development. 

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Published

2025-09-01

How to Cite

Aqib Ashraf, Dr. Yasmeen Tabassum, Dr. Zafar Iqbal Butt, Akber Hussain, & Kashaf Tehreem. (2025). Sports as a Preventive Measure for Violence. AL-HAYAT Research Journal (AHRJ), 2(4), 116-126. https://doi.org/10.5281/

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