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  Defining and categorizing emotional abuse in sport
 
 
Title: Defining and categorizing emotional abuse in sport
Author: Stirling, Ashley E.
Kerr, Gretchen A.
Appeared in: European journal of sport science
Paging: Volume 8 (2008) nr. 4 pages 173-181
Year: 2008-07
Contents: In this study, we used a qualitative research design to explore athletes' experiences of emotional abuse in sport. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 retired, elite female swimmers, and data were analysed inductively using open, axial, and selective coding procedures. Findings revealed that emotionally abusive behaviours of the coach occurred in three ways: through physical behaviours, verbal behaviours, and the denial of attention and support. Based on our findings, a definition of emotional abuse in sport is proposed. This definition of emotional abuse is the first definition derived from the experiences of emotional abuse within an athletic environment. It encapsulates previous definitions of emotional abuse, types of emotionally abusive behaviours, and outcomes of these behaviours. The need for an athlete protection initiative in sport is discussed and recommendations are made for future research.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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