Sports as a Preventive Measure for Violence

Aqib Ashraf; Dr. Yasmeen Tabassum; Dr. Zafar Iqbal Butt; Akber Hussain; Kashaf Tehreem

doi:10.5281/

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.