Over the last few decades, the focus of developmental psychology has progressively shifted from a "classical" view centered on deficits and risk factors toward an approach more oriented toward enhancing individual and contextual resources. The Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework fits into this context. This modern approach no longer views adolescence as a problematic phase to be managed, but rather as a period of life rich in potential and opportunities for growth, where development emerges from the dynamic interaction between individual characteristics and the environmental context. From this perspective, well-being is not understood simply as the absence of difficulties, but rather as the result of a complex process involving individual, social, and relational dimensions. Within this theoretical framework, extracurricular contexts play a particularly relevant role, as they constitute an essential part of the lives of adolescents and young adults where they socialize, test themselves, and develop new skills: among these, sports activities represent one of the most studied and significant environments, offering distinct opportunities for learning, social interaction, and emotional regulation. In fact, sport serves as a complex context where young people face challenges, rules, goals, and relationships. Through these experiences, they develop skills that extend far beyond the athletic field, contributing to identity formation and the strengthening of personal resources. In light of these considerations, the following study analyzes the correlation between youth sports participation and the development of social, emotional, and metacognitive skills, including self-efficacy, emotional regulation, and awareness of one's attentional capacity: these dimensions are explored to outline the potential role of sports experiences in youth well-being and development.
Nel corso degli ultimi decenni, l’interesse della psicologia dello sviluppo si è progressivamente spostato da una visione definibile come "classica", centrata sui deficit e sui fattori di rischio a un approccio maggiormente orientato alla valorizzazione delle risorse individuali e contestuali. In questo quadro si inserisce il Positive Youth Development (PYD), approccio moderno che propone una lettura dell’adolescenza non più come fase problematica da gestire, ma come un periodo della nostra vita ricco di potenzialità e opportunità di crescita, in cui lo sviluppo emerge dall’interazione dinamica tra le caratteristiche individuali e il contesto ambientale; in questa prospettiva il benessere non è inteso semplicemente come assenza di difficoltà, ma piuttosto come risultato di un processo complesso che coinvolge sia dimensioni individuali, che sociali e relazionali. All’interno di questo quadro teorico, i contesti extrascolastici assumono un ruolo particolarmente rilevante, poiché costituiscono una parte intrascendibile della vita di adolescenti e giovani adulti, in cui socializzano, si mettono alla prova e sviluppano nuove abilità : tra questi, l’attività sportiva rappresenta uno degli ambienti più studiati e significativi, che offre opportunità privilegiate di apprendimento, interazione sociale e gestione delle proprie emozioni, lo sport infatti si configura come un contesto complesso in cui il giovane è chiamato a confrontarsi con sfide, regole, obiettivi e relazioni ed attraverso tali esperienze sviluppa abilità che si estendono ben oltre il piano sportivo, contribuendo alla costruzione dell’identità e al rafforzamento delle risorse personali. Alla luce di queste considerazioni, il seguente lavoro analizza la correlazione tra la pratica di attività sportiva in età evolutiva e lo sviluppo di abilità sociali, emotive e metacognitive, tra cui l’autoefficacia, la regolazione delle proprie emozioni e la consapevolezza delle proprie capacità attentive: tali dimensioni vengono approfondite al fine di delineare l’ipotetico ruolo delle esperienze sportive nel benessere e nello sviluppo dei giovani.
Il Positive Youth Development nei contesti extrascolastici: la relazione tra attività sportiva, autoefficacia e regolazione delle emozioni negative
TASSO, EDOARDO
2025/2026
Abstract
Over the last few decades, the focus of developmental psychology has progressively shifted from a "classical" view centered on deficits and risk factors toward an approach more oriented toward enhancing individual and contextual resources. The Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework fits into this context. This modern approach no longer views adolescence as a problematic phase to be managed, but rather as a period of life rich in potential and opportunities for growth, where development emerges from the dynamic interaction between individual characteristics and the environmental context. From this perspective, well-being is not understood simply as the absence of difficulties, but rather as the result of a complex process involving individual, social, and relational dimensions. Within this theoretical framework, extracurricular contexts play a particularly relevant role, as they constitute an essential part of the lives of adolescents and young adults where they socialize, test themselves, and develop new skills: among these, sports activities represent one of the most studied and significant environments, offering distinct opportunities for learning, social interaction, and emotional regulation. In fact, sport serves as a complex context where young people face challenges, rules, goals, and relationships. Through these experiences, they develop skills that extend far beyond the athletic field, contributing to identity formation and the strengthening of personal resources. In light of these considerations, the following study analyzes the correlation between youth sports participation and the development of social, emotional, and metacognitive skills, including self-efficacy, emotional regulation, and awareness of one's attentional capacity: these dimensions are explored to outline the potential role of sports experiences in youth well-being and development.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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