Skateboarding, building connections and community
Abstract
Social capital support and a sense of connection with place are recognised components of human wellbeing. This study examines the social capital support health benefits to be derived from skateboarding in skate-parks. a content analysis of 35 skateboarders' survey responses revealed the existence of four benefits, namely establishing new and reconnecting with old friendships; bonding to a friendship group, gaining peer respect and status; and increased opportunities to interact with people. Collectively, these benefits expanded the skateboarder's social horizons by providing increased opportunities to gain community recognition and acceptance. The implications for planning integrated communities thorough enhancing skateboarding opportunities are discussed.
Document Type
Book Chapter
Date of Publication
2016
Location of the Work
New York, USA
Publication Title
Public Health: Some International Aspects
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences / School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
23289
Copyright
metadata only record
Comments
Walker, A., Taylor, M. F., Caltabiano, N., & Pooley, J. (2016). Skateboarding, building connections and community. In J, Merrick (Ed), Public Health: Some International Aspects, (pp. 97-110). New York, USA: Nova Science Publishers.