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Barriers and Enablers: Roles of Multilevel Environment in the Performance of Student-Athletes Who Excelled in Their Respective Athletic Event

Open Access
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject Field:Education Journal
Downloads:13
Publish Date:April 23, 2026 6:43 am
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Volume:195, Issue: 1, April, 2026
Subject:Education
Pages:582-599

Abstract

Student-athletes received lack support in the multilevel environment. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, I explored the experiences of the student-athletes in a multilevel environment using a phenomenological approach. I conducted in-depth interviews with five (5) teacher-coaches and focus group discussions with five (5) student-athletes. I found that there was a strong microsystem and mesosystem support for student-athletes through personalized coaching, attention to diverse needs, well-being initiatives, community collaboration, positive team dynamics, and access to sports equipment and facilities. I identified barriers in the exosystem and macrosystem levels, particularly financial constraints and limited international support. This study underscores the need for strengthened multilevel interventions and future mixed-methods research to identify effective strategies for holistic student-athlete development.

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