The Impact of Recreational Sports on Improving Community Economic Welfare: A Scoping Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.29408/porkes.v8i3.32325Keywords:
Recreational sports; economic welfare; society; scoping reviewAbstract
Recreational sports have become an integral part of modern society, with participation in Indonesia reaching 65% in 2022. However, a comprehensive understanding of their direct contribution to community economic welfare, especially in rural and small communities, remains limited. This study aims to conduct a scoping literature review to map the evidence on the impact of recreational sports on community economic welfare. Following the Arksey and O'Malley framework, a systematic search was conducted on Scopus, Springer, Wiley, and Google Scholar databases for English-language articles published between 2020 and 2025. From 506 initial records, 8 articles were selected for final analysis after screening. The findings indicate that recreational sports contribute to economic welfare through job creation, increased local spending, infrastructure investment, and enhanced tourism appeal. Team sports (e.g., soccer, basketball), water-based activities (e.g., surfing), and running events (e.g., marathons) demonstrate the most significant economic impact. The underlying mechanism involves a positive multiplier effect that stimulates various local economic sectors. Key enablers include government support, community participation, private sector involvement, and effective marketing. Conversely, constraints include limited funding, inadequate promotion, cultural barriers, and poor accessibility. Optimizing the economic benefits of recreational sports requires integrated programming and multi-stakeholder collaboration among government, communities, and the private sector.
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