Using Sports As A Youth Economic Empowerment Tool In Kwekwe Urban High Density Suburbs · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Tafara, Mawere

Title

Using Sports As A Youth Economic Empowerment Tool In Kwekwe Urban High Density Suburbs

Abstract

This research aims to explore the effectiveness of utilizing sports as a tool for youth economic empowerment in Kwekwe urban high-density suburbs. The study made use of pragmatism as its guiding philosophy and adopted the concurrent mixed methods research design to guide the data collection and analysis process. The inductive research approaches were used and the research purpose was exploratory whilst the time horizon was the cross-sectional time horizon. The researcher used a combination of stratified random and purposive sampling and data was collected from 35 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires and 10 key informant interviews were also conducted. Quantitative data was analysed using the Microsoft Excel package whilst qualitative data analysis was done using the Triangulation method. By investigating the relationship between sports participation and economic opportunities for youth in this specific area, the study seeks to provide insight into how sports programs can be structured to not only promote physical health and well-being but also create avenues for financial stability and personal growth. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including questionnaires and interviews. This research will analyze the impact of sports initiatives on youth in Kwekwe, shedding light on best practices for leveraging sports as a means of fostering economic independence and empowerment among young individuals in urban settings.

Date

MARCH 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Youth Economic Empowerment,Kwekwe Urban

Supervisor

Dr Zvapano