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The promotion of sports as a viable career option for children hinges not only on individual talent and interest but also on the perceptions and attitudes of parents and guardians regarding various barriers and drivers. This study investigates the underlying latent factors influencing parental attitudes toward sports careers, focusing on concerns about job security, education, financial stability, and injury risks. Using a comprehensive survey dataset encompassing demographic, attitudinal, and behavioral responses from parents spanning diverse regions, factor analysis via Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is applied to uncover principal latent variables affecting these attitudes. Our findings reveal key dimensions that simultaneously act as barriers and drivers in shaping support for sports careers. The paper further discusses implications for schools, policymakers, and sports academies towards fostering more supportive environments for sports as a career. The methodical approach and findings can inform targeted interventions to enhance youth sports participation and professional sports career viability.
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