Psychosocial Development in Refugee Children and Youth through the Personal–Social Responsibility Model

Abstract

The Personal–Social Responsibility (PSR) Model is a sport-based model that helps young people build their character through physical activity (Hellison, 2003). This article describes a sport program for refugee children and youth in the United States based on the PSR Model. The goals of the program are presented, along with specific strategies and procedures utilized in the implementation of the program. Lessons learned, challenges faced, and recommendations for other sport psychology specialists are also included.

KEYWORDS:

• children
• youth
• development
• character
• responsibility
• sport
• refugee