Socioeconomic status, sport participation, and school-related outcomes among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional analysis

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Adolescents participating in sports reported higher socioeconomic status compared to sport dropouts, emphasizing the impact of family background on engagement.
Tennis participants had the highest socioeconomic status at 2.39, while motorsport participants had the lowest score at 1.82, showing disparities in sport disciplines.
This cross-sectional analysis utilized data from 90,091 adolescents aged 16–19 years across Norway, assessing the impact of sport on school life.
Findings suggest promoting accessible sport opportunities is crucial for improving outcomes, particularly for those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals that sport participation improves school-related outcomes among adolescents, indicating significant SES disparities.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals that sport participation improves school-related outcomes among adolescents, indicating significant SES disparities.