The purpose of the study is to analyze the effects of sports activity participation of Youth`s in group cohesion and sociality. 128 high school athletes, 195 exercise circle group students and 185 general circle group students of the high schools whic...
The purpose of the study is to analyze the effects of sports activity participation of Youth`s in group cohesion and sociality. 128 high school athletes, 195 exercise circle group students and 185 general circle group students of the high schools which are located in Seoul and in Kyonggi area sampled by Stratified Cluster Random Sampling were made the target of this research. ANOVA and Regression Analysis were used as statistical method and the conclusion is as follows. First, according to population sociological affecting factors, Group Cohesion made a difference. Second, according to population sociological affecting factors, there was a difference in Sociality. Third there was a significant difference in Receptiveness and Group Participation according to the participation forms of sports activity but no difference in Atmosphere. Fourth according to the participation forms of sports activity, there was a significant difference between the groups in Activities, but the significant difference did not exist in Stability, Controlling power, Sociality and Autonomy. Fifth, Sports Activity Participation Frequency showed a significant influence on Receptiveness, one of low rank factors of Group Cohesion and then Sports Activity Participation Intensity on Atmosphere. Sixth, only Sports Activity Participation Period showed influence on Activeness and Controlling Power.