Attention Allocation and Evolution of China's Youth Sports Policies in the New Era——Policy Text Analysis Based on LDA Topic Modeling
Youth sports policy serves as a guiding manifesto to propel the advancement of youth sports,a fundamental component in the establishment of a modernized"sports powerhouse"in China.The allocation of attention by the Party and government reflects their prioritization of youth sports development,with its alterations having a direct impact on the focus of youth sports development.This research delves into an examination of 99 texts on youth sports policies from the Party and government in the new era,identifying five overarching themes categorized by the direction and intensity of attention theory.These themes encompass the realms of implementation(school sports,competitive sports)and support(sports and organization network development,venue facilities and organizational backing,financial assistance).A thorough analysis of the evolutionary patterns of attention intensity within each theme reveals:① a notable heightened attention intensity towards school sports,showcasing a steady growth trajectory;② a progressive increase in attention intensity towards competitive sports,notably influenced by public health events;③ a lesser overall attention intensity towards support policies,displaying relative stability with intermittent fluctuations,easily influenced by implementation themes.The research therefore proposes to:① Enhance the strategic framework of school sports policies and bolster policy implementation efficacy;② Diminish the emphasis on"winning gold"in youth competitive sports,fostering a sustainable model for nurturing future talents in this domain;③ Intensify attention towards support policies to nurture the high-quality growth of youth sports.