1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«[T]his study targets two key research objectives: 1. Identify sought-after forms of recreational activities, benefits gained, needs in terms of recreational facilities, interests for social investment, quality regarding recreational infrastructures and barriers to the participation of youth aged 12 to 17 living in the RCM [regional county municipality] of Joliette according to parents and local stakeholders working with youth; 2. Estimate social, educational, and land management actions susceptible to reinforce recreational practices for youth according to parents and local stakeholders working with youth.» (p. 26)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«As a whole, 26 participants took part in these exchanges, including 18 women and 8 men. The resulting sample is distributed as follows: 2 school principals; 2 student life advisors; 1 recreation technician in school settings; 4 representatives of municipal recreation departments; 2 representatives of sports and cultural associations and organizations; 3 representatives of voluntary and community organizations; 1 representative of the field of public health; 4 political actors; 2 actors from the economic and transport fields; 5 mothers of teenagers from working and middle classes.» (p. 32-33) The data was collected [in Joliette, Québec] through focus groups.

Instruments :
Guide d’entretien

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

«This study clearly highlights the predominant influence of family and peers on how youth assert their leisure interests and get involved in their communities. […] As demonstrated […] by the results of our study, the scope of actions undertaken along with societal or even ideological considerations turns out to be of utmost importance for youth to decide whether they should get involved in their communities or not. It seems youth get socially involved mainly on principle and out of conviction rather than to reproduce a parental or family model. This model is apparently what provides the initial motivation or inspiration that tends to slowly fade away for the benefit of other influences emerging from everyday environments and friends. […] Findings of this study also highlight that youth are likely to show great interest in being requested and involved in decision-making processes related to managing and animating sporting and cultural facilities on their territories.» (p. 42-43) «Interviewed participants mention that rural youth may face a lack of recreational facilities designed for them. This is combined with a poor public transit access to specialized equipment available in urban centers. This substantial issue forces them to travel long distances to benefit from recreational services and facilities. In such context, youth greatly depend on their parents.» (p. 44)