The Effect of Concussion Information Quality on Youth Athlete and Parent Perceptions and Behavior
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
12-4-2022 10:00 AM
End Date
12-4-2022 11:30 AM
Student's Major
Psychology
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Adam Steiner
Mentor's Department
Psychology
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
In response to the dangers posed by youth sports concussion, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws attempting to protect youth athletes. One key principle of these laws is providing information to both parents and athletes. However, both the quality of provided information- and the role this information plays in affecting attitudes and behavior- remains unclear. This study sought to evaluate the quality of concussion information and attitudes towards concussion in a broader cross-section of youth athletes and parents typically captured by the literature. We also identified gaps in knowledge regarding concussion management amongst both parents and adults. These results indicate there are discrepancies between youth athletes and their parents regarding the concussion importance and risk. Promisingly, currently provided pre-season concussion information may be associated with increased knowledge in certain domains, such as reporting behavior in youth athletes and knowledge of state return to play laws in parents. However, this information may fail to increase awareness of proper management, indicating a possible area for improvement.
The Effect of Concussion Information Quality on Youth Athlete and Parent Perceptions and Behavior
CSU Ballroom
In response to the dangers posed by youth sports concussion, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws attempting to protect youth athletes. One key principle of these laws is providing information to both parents and athletes. However, both the quality of provided information- and the role this information plays in affecting attitudes and behavior- remains unclear. This study sought to evaluate the quality of concussion information and attitudes towards concussion in a broader cross-section of youth athletes and parents typically captured by the literature. We also identified gaps in knowledge regarding concussion management amongst both parents and adults. These results indicate there are discrepancies between youth athletes and their parents regarding the concussion importance and risk. Promisingly, currently provided pre-season concussion information may be associated with increased knowledge in certain domains, such as reporting behavior in youth athletes and knowledge of state return to play laws in parents. However, this information may fail to increase awareness of proper management, indicating a possible area for improvement.
Recommended Citation
Fitzwilliams, Eleanor. "The Effect of Concussion Information Quality on Youth Athlete and Parent Perceptions and Behavior." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 12, 2022.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2022/poster-session-01/13
