The socioecological framework: A multifaceted approach to preventing sport-related deaths in high school sports

Samantha E. Scarneo*, Zachary Y. Kerr, Emily Kroshus, Johna K. Register-Mihalik, Yuri Hosokawa, Rebecca L. Stearns, Lindsay J. DiStefano, Douglas J. Casa

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Abstract

The socioecological framework is a multilevel conceptualization of health that includes intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, environmental, and public policy factors. The socioecological framework emphasizes multiple levels of influence and supports the idea that behaviors both affect and are affected by various contexts. At present, the sports medicine community’s understanding and application of the socioecological framework are limited. In this article, we use the socioecological framework to describe potential avenues for interventions to reduce sport-related deaths among adolescent participants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)356-360
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of athletic training
Volume54
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019 Apr
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Health behavior
  • Intervention adoption
  • Sudden death

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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