Sport and quality of life: Practices, habits and lifestyles

Playing sport has a significant positive effect on people's quality of life by enhancing their social, mental and physical health.Participating in sport goes beyond simple physical exercise: it has a significant impact on people's habits and lifestyles, builds community and improves mental strength.Sport also helps people develop self-control and goal-setting, which improves their mindset (Berger & McInman, 1993).The book reviewed here illuminates how sport profoundly shapes individuals' and communities' quality of life enhancing our understanding of this multifaceted phenomenon.Paolo Corvo and Fabio Massimo Lo Verde's edited volume, Sport and quality of life: Practices, habits and lifestyles, is a significant addition to the Social Indicators Research Series (Volume 84) published by Springer International Publishing in 2022.This illustrated version explores the complex relationship between sport and life quality providing insightful information about how participating in sports activities affects people's daily routines and numerous facets of their well-being.Paolo Corvo, an associate professor at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, stands at the intersection of academia and practical application.He focuses on themes spanning travel cultures, social change and the media's role in shaping the sociology of food.His exploration of indicators of quality of life, well-being and happiness signifies a commitment to understanding the broader implications of lifestyle choices on individuals and societies (University of Gastronomic Sciences, 2024).The other editor, Fabio Massimo Lo Verde was instrumental in determining the book's content and thematic focus.He is associated with the University of Palermo, Italy and concentrates on Italian viewpoints and problems, which is reflected in the volume's contents, especially in the parts devoted to the Italian cases (University of Palermo, 2024).This indicates a nuanced investigation of the relationship between sport and life quality, paying particular attention to Italy's unique cultural and social aspects.The topic of the book revolves around the relationship between sport, well-being and overall life quality.Its chapters cover a wide range of topics from the social effects of sports consumption to an individual's involvement with sport as a means of lifestyle choice and identity investment.