Social and economic factors controlling children's exercise in sports in Algeria A field study for children from 5 to 17 years old, based on the data of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 6)

Abstract

Physical activity among children is considered one of the factors that help them possess characteristics and qualities that enable them to integrate positively into society, in addition to the social relationships that arise through sports. The importance of physical activity has become crucial, especially since we live in a time dominated by electronic games that have become prevalent in children's minds, resulting in psychological and health damage. Children's participation in sports activities can increase their physical activity and social skills.

Despite the importance of physical activity for children, the reality reflects an unfavorable picture. Children's participation in sports, whether at the official level (clubs) or non-official level (amateur), is subject to several variables, starting from parental approval to the availability of social and economic conditions for it.

Through this research paper, we aim to investigate the phenomenon of children's participation in sports in Algeria through the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 6), which included a sample size of 17022 children aged between 5 and 17 years. We attempt to answer the following question: What are the social and economic factors that prevent children in Algeria from engaging in physical and sports activities?