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View article: Which elective hand surgery would benefit most from preoperative therapy interventions to enhance surgical outcomes? A survey of hand therapists
Which elective hand surgery would benefit most from preoperative therapy interventions to enhance surgical outcomes? A survey of hand therapists Open
Background An ageing population and increasing chronic health disorders explain the predicted rise in hand surgeries. Preoperative care has the potential to optimise patients’ psychological and physical status, making it a promising area f…
View article: FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport
FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport Open
Through the publication of this position statement, FEPSAC aims to continue with its commitment to quality and safe sport experiences through the promotion of safeguarding in sport, a responsibility collectively shared by both group and in…
View article: The effect of preoperative interventions on postoperative outcomes following elective hand surgery: A systematic review
The effect of preoperative interventions on postoperative outcomes following elective hand surgery: A systematic review Open
Background Hand surgery is commonly required for conditions like Dupuytren’s disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Hand experts agree that patient education and managing expectations can optimise surgical out…
View article: Identifying future research priorities in the field of interpersonal violence (IV) towards athletes in sport: a Delphi study
Identifying future research priorities in the field of interpersonal violence (IV) towards athletes in sport: a Delphi study Open
Objective Our aim was to define the priorities for future research in safeguarding athletes from interpersonal violence (IV) in sport through a Delphi consensus study of researchers in the field. Methods An internet-based three-round Delph…
View article: IOC consensus statement: interpersonal violence and safeguarding in sport
IOC consensus statement: interpersonal violence and safeguarding in sport Open
Objective Interpersonal violence (IV) in sport is challenging to define, prevent and remedy due to its subjectivity and complexity. The 2024 International Olympic Committee Consensus on Interpersonal Violence and Safeguarding aimed to synt…
View article: Women’s football subculture of misogyny: the escalation to online gender-based violence
Women’s football subculture of misogyny: the escalation to online gender-based violence Open
Research question
\nGiven the worldwide growth of women’s football and its presence on social media, it is essential to explore and understand fan attitudes and culture.
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\nResearch methods
\nThis article provides the first empirical soc…
View article: Telling adults about it: children’s experience of disclosing interpersonal violence in community sport
Telling adults about it: children’s experience of disclosing interpersonal violence in community sport Open
A challenge in safeguarding children from interpersonal violence (IV) in sport is the reliance on self-disclosures and a limited understanding of the frequency, barriers to and process of disclosures of IV. Through a mixed-methods design, …
View article: Quid interpersonal violence in the sport integrity literature? A scoping review
Quid interpersonal violence in the sport integrity literature? A scoping review Open
Interpersonal violence (IV) against athletes has gained increased research, policy, and media attention. The purpose of this study is to analyze the scientific sport integrity literature (2010-2020) to better understand (a) to what extent,…
View article: An exploration of coaches’ and sport psychologists’ experiences of managing performance blocks
An exploration of coaches’ and sport psychologists’ experiences of managing performance blocks Open
This study examined coaches’ and sport psychologists’ experiences of managing performance blocks and the mechanisms they adopted in supporting athletes who experience them. This qualitative study adopted a constructivist philosophical para…
View article: A Smartphone Enabled Slow-Paced Breathing Intervention in Dual Career Athletes
A Smartphone Enabled Slow-Paced Breathing Intervention in Dual Career Athletes Open
Dual career athletes are exposed to many stressors, for example, balancing deadlines with competition schedules. Slow-paced breathing (SPB) is an accessible relaxation technique, which can be practiced via smartphone applications, however …
View article: Encountering unsettling stories of sport coaching violence: practitioner reflections on attending an interactive and immersive installation on the topic of abuse in sport
Encountering unsettling stories of sport coaching violence: practitioner reflections on attending an interactive and immersive installation on the topic of abuse in sport Open
This study examines sport practitioner experiences of an interactive installation, bringing to life athlete voices on the experience of abuse in sport. Guided by art-informed pedagogy, an immersive audio-visual experience was constructed. …
View article: Transforming the English coaching landscape: Black women football coaches’ acts of resistance against racism and sexism
Transforming the English coaching landscape: Black women football coaches’ acts of resistance against racism and sexism Open
Research question We seek to understand how Black women coaches negotiate and resist problematic, confined social structures caused by Association football's embedded masculinised and racist culture. Through an intersectional lens, we ask …
View article: Ticking the right boxes: A critical examination of the perceptions and attitudes towards the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) acronym in the UK
Ticking the right boxes: A critical examination of the perceptions and attitudes towards the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) acronym in the UK Open
The Black Lives Matter movement and coronavirus pandemic have raised awareness of society's categorisation of non-white people and institutional language used. We add to contemporary debate on the BAME acronym (Black, Asian and minority et…
View article: Gender-Based Violence Against Trans* Individuals: A Netnography of Mary Gregory’s Experience in Powerlifting
Gender-Based Violence Against Trans* Individuals: A Netnography of Mary Gregory’s Experience in Powerlifting Open
In the context of sport, a growing body of research has reported the prevalence of violence against athletes, including sexual, physical, and psychological violence and neglect, experienced by both women and men in sport. Preliminary resea…
View article: An Examination of the Experiences of Practitioners Delivering Sport Psychology Services within English Premier League Soccer Academies
An Examination of the Experiences of Practitioners Delivering Sport Psychology Services within English Premier League Soccer Academies Open
Sport psychology has become increasingly recognized and accepted within professional sports, including soccer. To date, there is a lack of research that examines the provision of sport psychology within elite soccer, particularly from the …
View article: An analysis of responses on Twitter to the English Premier League’s support for the anti-homophobia rainbow laces campaign
An analysis of responses on Twitter to the English Premier League’s support for the anti-homophobia rainbow laces campaign Open
This article examines the responses by users of the social media platform, Twitter, to the English Premier League’s (EPL) support, via four tweets from their official Twitter account, for the annual Rainbow Laces anti-homophobia in footbal…
View article: Integrated Sport Psychology Support: A Case Study in Motor Sport
Integrated Sport Psychology Support: A Case Study in Motor Sport Open
This article shares a joint reflection of three practitioners who provided specialist support to one elite motor sport athlete. The 9-month program began with the broad aim of making the driver better prepared for performance at the highes…
View article: Conceptualising organisational cultural lag: Marriage equality and Australian sport
Conceptualising organisational cultural lag: Marriage equality and Australian sport Open
This article develops a theoretical framework to understand how sexuality can be institutionalised through debates about marriage equality. We first examine 13 Australian sporting organisations concerning their support for marriage equalit…
View article: Duties of Care and Welfare Practices
Duties of Care and Welfare Practices Open
Recent media reports and anecdotal evidence from across a range of sports has led to questions about whether welfare and safety really are being given the priority they deserve in elite sport. At a time of success for British sport in term…
View article: Virtual technologies as tools of maltreatment
Virtual technologies as tools of maltreatment Open
Digital technologies have become an essential component in the navigation of everyday tasks and activities. In the midst of a technological zeitgeist, our ‘real’ lives have become intimately entangled with new media and ‘virtual’ environme…
View article: The International Society of Sport Psychology Registry (ISSP-R) ethical code for sport psychology practice
The International Society of Sport Psychology Registry (ISSP-R) ethical code for sport psychology practice Open
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) aims to be the leading international and inclusive organisation focused on the development of sport psychology in all regions and cultural areas of the world. In 2019 with the advent of …
View article: The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) Ethical Code for Sport Psychology Practice
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) Ethical Code for Sport Psychology Practice Open
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) aims to be the leading international and inclusive organization focused on the development of sport psychology in all regions and cultural areas of the world, promoting professional impa…
View article: Racial folklore, black masculinities and the reproduction of dominant racial ideologies: The case of Israel Folau
Racial folklore, black masculinities and the reproduction of dominant racial ideologies: The case of Israel Folau Open
This article examines the continued presence of racial folklore and the reproduction of dominant racial ideologies as presented by the media and fan interactions. The case of Israel (Izzy) Folau’s time at the Greater Western Sydney Giants …
View article: An Exploration of the Mechanism of Action of an Equine-Assisted Intervention
An Exploration of the Mechanism of Action of an Equine-Assisted Intervention Open
Though long alluded to, there is now an accumulation of evidence of the vital contribution that emotion makes to learning. Within this broad advance in understanding is a growing body of research emphasising the embodied nature of this emo…
View article: A Path Analysis of Adolescent Athletes’ Perceived Stress Reactivity, Competition Appraisals, Emotions, Coping, and Performance Satisfaction
A Path Analysis of Adolescent Athletes’ Perceived Stress Reactivity, Competition Appraisals, Emotions, Coping, and Performance Satisfaction Open
This study examined a path analysis of adolescent athletes' individual differences in perceived stress reactivity, competition appraisals, emotions, coping, and performance satisfaction. The study aimed to extend an analysis by Nicholls et…
View article: Validating a Self-Report Measure of Student Athletes’ Perceived Stress Reactivity: Associations With Heart-Rate Variability and Stress Appraisals
Validating a Self-Report Measure of Student Athletes’ Perceived Stress Reactivity: Associations With Heart-Rate Variability and Stress Appraisals Open
Student athletes experience multiple stressors relating to both their sporting and academic commitments. Individual differences play a significant role in how well student athletes cope with the demands they face. When assessing individual…
View article: The mechanism of action of an equine assisted intervention.
The mechanism of action of an equine assisted intervention. Open
Background and statement of problem: There is now an accumulation of evidence of the vital contribution that emotion makes to learning. Within this broad advance in understanding is a growing body of research emphasising the embodied natur…
View article: The Contribution of Coping-Related Variables and Cardiac Vagal Activity on Prone Rifle Shooting Performance Under Pressure
The Contribution of Coping-Related Variables and Cardiac Vagal Activity on Prone Rifle Shooting Performance Under Pressure Open
The aims of this study were to assess the predictive role of coping-related variables (CRV) on cardiac vagal activity (derived from heart rate variability), and to investigate the influence of CRV (and cardiac vagal activity) on prone rifl…