Individual and contextual predictors of retention in Special Olympics for youth with intellectual disability: who stays involved?

Background Despite the recognised benefits of sport, participation is often reported to be low for youth with intellectual disability (ID). The current study was the first to longitudinally examine sport retention in this population, a critical aspect of ensuring participation. Methods Study participants were parents/caregivers of athletes with ID involved in community Special Olympics (SO), 11–22 years of age ( N = 345). Participants completed...