The impact of sport as a tool for social integration and inclusion among migrant women in Finland
Eriamiye Ikuesan Iwalehin; (2023)
2023
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ABSTRACT
Eriamiye Ikuesan Iwalehin
The impact of sport as a tool for social integration and
inclusion among migrant
women in Finland
54p., 2 appendix.
Autunm 2023
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Social Services
Bachelor of Science Services
This study aims to examine how sports have contributed to the social integration of immigrant women in Finland. It will also explore the strategies used by Monaliiku to encourage sports participation and the role of sports in promoting social integration and inclusion among immigrant women in Finland.
The research was conducted using qualitative approach, gathering data through an online survey questionnaire that included both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The questionnaire were distributed in Finnish language and were later translated into English language by me. A total of 55 participants responded to the online survey.
My recommendations will be that Sports activities should be more organized in easily reachable areas, minimizing the need for long-distance travel, also more online sections should be done during winter.
The qualitative data analysis employed a thematic approach to identify recurring themes, pattern, perceptions, insights, and topics. The research findings demon strated that engagement in sporting activities has a beneficial impact on the social inclusion and integration of immigrant women in Finland. Notably, the results em phasized empowerment, overcoming obstacles, enhance health and well-being, and the acquisition of skills as significant positive outcomes linked to participation in sports.
Keywords: Sports, Social inclusion, Migrant women, Integration
Eriamiye Ikuesan Iwalehin
The impact of sport as a tool for social integration and
inclusion among migrant
women in Finland
54p., 2 appendix.
Autunm 2023
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Social Services
Bachelor of Science Services
This study aims to examine how sports have contributed to the social integration of immigrant women in Finland. It will also explore the strategies used by Monaliiku to encourage sports participation and the role of sports in promoting social integration and inclusion among immigrant women in Finland.
The research was conducted using qualitative approach, gathering data through an online survey questionnaire that included both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The questionnaire were distributed in Finnish language and were later translated into English language by me. A total of 55 participants responded to the online survey.
My recommendations will be that Sports activities should be more organized in easily reachable areas, minimizing the need for long-distance travel, also more online sections should be done during winter.
The qualitative data analysis employed a thematic approach to identify recurring themes, pattern, perceptions, insights, and topics. The research findings demon strated that engagement in sporting activities has a beneficial impact on the social inclusion and integration of immigrant women in Finland. Notably, the results em phasized empowerment, overcoming obstacles, enhance health and well-being, and the acquisition of skills as significant positive outcomes linked to participation in sports.
Keywords: Sports, Social inclusion, Migrant women, Integration