Over the last decade, sport and physical activity have become increasingly recognised and implemented as tools to foster social cohesion in neighbourhoods, cities and communities around Europe. As a result, numerous programmes have emerged that attempt to enhance social cohesion through a variety of …

Cijfers verzamelen over sportparticipatie gebeurt volop. Dit leidt tot meer inzichten in wie wel en wie niet sport. Maar kloppen de conclusies die beleidsmakers trekken op basis van deze cijfers wel? In mijn onderzoek trek ik de buurt in om de verhalen achter de cijfers op te halen. En dat levert verassende …

Neighbours have been found to influence each other’s behaviour (contagion effect). However, little is known about the influence on sport club membership. This while increasing interest has risen for the social role of sport clubs. Sport clubs could bring people from different backgrounds together. A …