Yuhei Inoue|Caroline Heffernan|Taku Yamaguchi|Kevin Filo
Social and charitable impacts of a charity-affiliated sport event: A mixed methods study
University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota|University of Tsukuba|Griffith University
mixed methods research authors examine unique type smallscale eventa charityaffiliated sport eventand define measure social charitable impacts perceived residentsfindings interviews n 37 surveys n 459 residents indicated events social impacts defined capacity develop social capital enhance collective identity pride promote sport health wellbeingthree types charitable impacts also emerged including empathy cause informational support tangible supportof empathy cause addresses central social issue host community strongest association residents perceptions social impactsthese results provide evidence variety positive impacts charityaffiliated sport event community used bolster appeals corporate sponsorship government support assist event delivery