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Americans agree sports build character
02 Dec 2024 by Ted Escobedo 1 min read
In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us.
Researchers from The Ohio State University and Ithaca College found that more than 9 out of 10 Americans agreed that sports build character and improved one's health, while 84% agreed playing sports makes one popular in school and 85% said it makes one more well-known in the community.
According to 67% of those surveyed, playing sports even leads to better grades in school.
While these beliefs may seem harmless, they suggest that most Americans endorse what is called the "Great Sport Myth," said Evan Davis, lead author of the study and assistant professor of sport management at Ithaca College.
"There are a lot of issues and problems in sports, but the Great Sport Myth glosses over them and says that sports are inherently good and pure," Davis said.
Know more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/2411...
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