COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC DISPARITIES' IMPACT ON SPORTS SOCIALIZATION OF ADOLESCENTS IN ZHAOQING

This study aims to investigate the impact of economic disparities on adolescent sports socialization in Zhaoqing City and propose corresponding intervention strategies. Through literature review, empirical research, and data analysis, the research team conducted an in-depth analysis of the current status and challenges of adolescent sports participation across different economic backgrounds. The study reveals that adolescents from better economic conditions enjoy more sports resources and participation opportunities, while those from disadvantaged economic backgrounds face resource scarcity and insufficient social support. Based on these findings, the study designed intervention measures targeting adolescents from different economic backgrounds, including sports facility sharing, community activity days, and free training, to reduce participation gaps. Implementation results indicate these strategies effectively enhanced sports participation and socialization capabilities among adolescents from low economic backgrounds. The study emphasizes that continued cooperation among government, schools, communities, and enterprises is crucial for further reducing the impact of economic disparities. The study's limitation lies in its regional scope, and future research needs to expand to explore the impact of economic disparities on adolescent sports socialization in broader areas. KEYWORDS: Economic Disparities, Adolescent Sports Socialization, Sports Participation Equity, Intervention Strategies