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School sports positively influence students' perceived academic achievement and school commitment through increased motivation and engagement, provided there is supportive guidance from teachers and parents. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to explore the perceptions of students, parents, and teachers regarding the impact of school sports on academic achievement and school commitment.

July 1, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Perceived academic achievement and school commitment in the context of school sports: A qualitative study based on students’, teachers’, and parents’ perspectives

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ZTZeki TaşSakarya University SBSongül BAYKARASakarya University YÜYılmaz ÜnlüBolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

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Qualitative study explores how school sports influence academic achievement and commitment from multiple perspectives, suggesting implications for educational practices.

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The study aims to explore the perceptions of students, parents, and teachers regarding the impact of school sports on academic achievement and school commitment.
Qualitative descriptive research design
Data collected through focus group interviews with 18 participants including students, parents, and teachers
Descriptive and inductive content analysis used to interpret the data.
Participants perceive school sports positively influence academic achievement and school commitment through enhanced motivation and engagement.
Emotional and behavioral commitment is strengthened by sports participation, fostering feelings of belonging.
Key factors influencing perceptions include teachers' guidance and parents' support, shaping the experience of sports participation.

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Taş et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44af895cd2549c8bc44775 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0351877

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Qualitative study explores how school sports influence academic achievement and commitment from multiple perspectives, suggesting implications for educational practices.

Perceived academic achievement and school commitment in the context of school sports: A qualitative study based on students’, teachers’, and parents’ perspectives

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Perceived academic achievement and school commitment in the context of school sports: A qualitative study based on students’, teachers’, and parents’ perspectives

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