Child Abuse in Sports: An Ecological Perspective
Author Information
Author(s): Güler Damla, Güler Yağmur, Cengiz Caner, Tuncel Semiyha, Karayiğit Raci
Primary Institution: Ankara University
Hypothesis
How do environmental factors contribute to child abuse in sports?
Conclusion
The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive interventions to protect children in sports environments.
Supporting Evidence
- Children are often subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse in sports.
- Excessive parental trust in coaches can leave children vulnerable to abuse.
- Coaches often lack adequate supervision and control mechanisms.
- Cultural norms can normalize abuse, especially against female athletes.
Takeaway
Kids in sports can be hurt by coaches and teammates in many ways, and we need to work together to keep them safe.
Methodology
Qualitative research using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the subjective nature of qualitative interviews.
Limitations
Findings may not reflect experiences in other cultural or regional contexts; parents were not included as respondents.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 5 athletes, 4 coaches, and 2 academics from Turkey.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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