Research performed by Bob and Swart (2009) assessed the ideas and suggestions of the people surrounding the venues of the 2014 FIFA in South Africa. This study was conducted after overlooking the residents’ ideas even though they were to be affected by the sports. It was performed before commencing the event in order to retrieve fresh reactions and thoughts at the time. The researchers were concerned that the event ought to provide strategies to reach some national goals, especially because it is rare. Furthermore, other researchers seem to pay attention to the socio-economic prowess through foreign income. However, there is a usual failure to consider residents in close proximities to the planning and participation in enhancing the event.
In this regard, the researchers decided to interview 100 people from each of the locations with an objective to assess how they perceive the event, its venue, and its impacts. A total of 200 households were interviewed face-to-face with questionnaires and questions that allowed modification and flexibility. Random selection was applied using the random table where interviews were conducted. In case the household members were absent, the interview was conducted on the neighboring household of the random selection. The results indicated that a huge population upheld the FIFA events. However, some complained about the distribution of benefits associated with the event and the effects of the stadium on livelihoods. They concluded that event managers should be equipped to incorporate the opinions of residents into their plans and involve them for positive impacts as they are affected by the occurrence of the sports.
The research had been performed in an empirical format. The research performed was elaborate and presented in simple and very clear prose. The article applied literature to give meaning and approve the claims made from it. Arguments were backed up by other empirical studies. On the data collection, sufficient information had been used where 200 people from 2 locations were interviewed using flexible questions which could be modified according to prevailing situations. The data was analyzed and broken down to clear and elaborate graphs which could be understood properly. The other imperative aspect notable was the randomization of data collection. Data was collected through strict random sampling, where each interview household was determined by chance. The connection of ideas and their relevance to the literature presented as ‘Resident Perceptions’ contained clear relationships to the topic. The researchers drew from this literature. However, the literature review of the article was not a clear title for identification.
This article is paramount to my future research topic. It shows how sports act as a tool for economic and personal development. It has created an understanding that sports are beneficial not only to the players but also to the fans and people around the venue of mass events. Sporting events affect many people in close proximity in terms of noise, income, and involvement. An awareness of how the stadium is located must cater to such needs. There should be a reliable human workforce for maintenance and away from the silent places such as close to the central business districts of most nations. The practices of sporting much be considerate of people surrounding the area and seek counsel from them to prevent dissatisfactions which may abort proceeding events due to violence.
Reference
Bob, U., & Swart, K. (2009). Resident Perceptions of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Stadia Development in Cape Town. Urban Forum, 20(1), 47-59.