PEER INFLUENCE ON TABLE TENNIS PARTICIPATION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
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Table tennis holds a unique position in China, extending far beyond a simple pastime to become an integral component of the nation’s social, cultural, and even political identity. This study probed the subtleties of peer influences and their consequential effects on the level of participation among table tennis athletes across various settings. Employing a correlation research design, the study surveyed 275 students to quantify the extent of peer influence across multiple domains, including support, interaction, mentoring, and modelling, and its correlation with the psychological, socioeconomic, developmental, and health aspects of sports participation. The results reveal a notable consensus among participants on the positive impact of peer dynamics, with the strongest agreements in the realms of peer support and interaction, both receiving high mean scores indicating a strong influence on participation. The development and health aspects were also positively correlated with peer influences, suggesting that these factors are significantly associated with table tennis engagement. The Pearson r-coefficient of 0.88, indicating a strong, positive relationship and a p-value of 0.00, led to the rejection of the null hypothesis, affirming the significance of peer influences on table tennis participation. In response to these findings, the study recommends the "Rallying Success: A Peer-Inspired Table Tennis Growth Program," a targeted initiative designed to capitalize on the identified correlations by fostering a peer-supportive environment conducive to growth and sustained participation in table tennis. This program aims to strengthen the social framework within which table tennis athletes operate by enhancing their experience and commitment to the sport through a structured series of peer-led activities and support mechanisms.
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