Sylvie Parent
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 3748550 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Sylvie Parent |
| NOMBRES | Sylvie |
| APELLIDO | Parent |
| FIRMA | PARENT S |
| AFILIACIONES | Université Laval |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2023-7780 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 20 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 92 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2012 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
Sexual Violence Among Varsity Athletes
Sexual violence (SV) is a significant concern in higher education. Regarding varsity athletes, between 29% and 45% have experienced SV, while nearly half report consequences that negatively impact their functioning, yet less than 10% formally report these incidents. This literature review aimed to identify risk factors and prevention recommendations for SV among varsity athletes. A literature review was conducted between May 2023 and July 2024 us…
Longitudinal insights into youth psychological adaptation
Child maltreatment is widespread among youth. • Sport participation may increase life satisfaction among victimized youth. • To serve its protective role, sport participation must occur in a violence-free environment. Considering the high prevalence of child maltreatment worldwide and its harmful consequences, it is essential to identify ways to promote resilience in victims. This two-wave longitudinal study investigated the potential role of spo…
A Rapid Review on Complaint Mechanisms for Interpersonal Violence
Past studies have highlighted the lack of independent formal complaint mechanisms as one of the most significant barriers to reporting interpersonal violence (IV) in sport. Some countries have since implemented complaint mechanisms specific to sport settings. Evaluations of similar mechanisms in other sectors could inform the development and implementation of complaint mechanisms for IV in sport. This rapid review included studies inside and outs…
The role, readiness to change and training needs of the Athlete Health and Performance team members to safeguard athletes from interpersonal violence in sport
Safeguarding athletes from interpersonal violence (IV) in sport is an important topic of concern. Athlete Health and Performance (AHP) team members working with athletes have a professional, ethical, and moral duty to protect the health of athletes, prevent IV, and intervene when it occurs. However, little is known on their respective roles regarding IV in sport and their needs to fulfill their responsibility of safeguarding athletes. The aim of …
Development and initial validation of the perceived instrumental effects of violence in sport scale
IntroductionA growing body of research is looking into risk factors for interpersonal violence (IV) in sport. This research suggests the existence of several important risk factors, especially organizational and social factors. One of these factors is the beliefs regarding instrumental effects of violence. Coaches may want to drive performance, deter failure, test resilience and commitment, develop toughness, assure interpersonal control, and pro…
Child Maltreatment and Links with Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport in a Sample of Canadian Adolescents
Purpose: This study aimed to explore links between child maltreatment (CM) and experiences of interpersonal violence (IV) in sport among adolescent sport participants. To our knowledge, no studies have yet considered this association. This is surprising given that the literature outside of sport clearly shows that CM is related to revictimization in adolescence and adulthood. Methods: The sample consists of 983 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years old…
Interpersonal Violence in Belgian Sport Today
Initiatives to safeguard athletes from interpersonal violence (IV) are rapidly growing. In Belgium, knowledge on the magnitude of IV in sport is based on one retrospective prevalence study from 2016 ( n = 2.043 adults), involving those who had participated in organized sport for up to 18 years. Data on victimization rates in current youth sport populations are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the magnitude of IV in a sample of 769 athlete…
Validation of the Dutch (Flemish) version of the Violence Towards Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ)
While the issue of violence against children in sport reached societal concern worldwide, valid measurement tools are lacking. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Dutch Violence Towards Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ), a self-report instrument, surveying experiences with violence in youth sport. A total of 769 Belgian young athletes were recruited for this study. Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) showed exce…
Extreme weight control behaviors among adolescent athletes
The use of extreme weight-control behaviors is prevalent among adolescent athletes and may result from individual and sport-specific factors. Weight-related maltreatment from coaches and parents, and conformity to sport ethic norms have recently been linked to the use of extreme weight-control behaviors. This study aims to investigate the role of sport ethic norms and weight-related maltreatment from coaches and parents in the use of extreme weig…
Interpersonal Violence (IV) in Sport and Mental Health Outcomes in Teenagers
The aim of the present study was to examine the associations between interpersonal violence (IV) experienced in the context of sport by teenagers and three mental health outcomes: self-esteem, psychological distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. A convenience sample of 1055 French-Canadian athletes between the ages of 14 and 17 who were participating in an organized sport was recruited to participate in an online survey. Re…
The relationship between psychological violence by coaches and conformity of young athletes to the sport ethic norms
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between psychological violence by coaches and conformity of athletes to the sport ethic. The objectives of this study are to verify whether the athletes' conformity with sport ethic norms is related to psychological violence by the coach and whether this relationship varies in function of sex and type of sport practiced by the athlete. Athletes (n = 1089) from Canada aged 14–17 years in va…
Athlete victims of sexual violence
In research, various reasons have been proposed to be able to understand the occurrence of sexual violence in sport. This article examines the relationships between conformity to the sport ethic norms and sexual violence among young athletes, according to sex and type of sport (individual and team). Athletes (n = 1140) from Quebec, Canada aged 13–18 years responded to an online questionnaire, which included two validated tools: a measure of confo…
Magnitude and Risk Factors for Interpersonal Violence Experienced by Canadian Teenagers in the Sport Context
Recent studies demonstrate that interpersonal violence toward athletes (VTA) is a significant problem in some countries. However, in Canada, little scientific evidence on the prevalence of this issue exists. The objective of this study was to describe the magnitude of interpersonal violence toward young Canadian athletes in the context of sport and to explore associated risk factors. A total of 1,055 athletes, aged between 14 and 17 years, anonym…
You have 60 minutes to do what you can’t do in real life. You can be violent”
Various forms of violence against youth are documented in sport. To date, young athletes' perceptions of violence in sport remain relatively unstudied. The objective of this study was to examine how violence and its various manifestations in sport have been understood by young athletes. In total, 60 athletes from a variety of sports and ages (12–17 years old) participated in nine semi-structured focus groups. The interview data were submitted to …
Development and initial factor validation of the Violence Toward Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ) in a sample of young athletes
This study sought to develop and validate a questionnaire about violence experienced by children in sport. A convenience sample of 1055 French-Canadian athletes between 14 and 17 years old was recruited to participate in an online study assessing their experiences of interpersonal violence in sport. The Violence Toward Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ) includes three subscales: athlete version (VTAQ-A), coach version (VTAQ-C), and parent version (VTA…
Comprehensive Overview of the Problem of Violence Against Athletes in Sport
The problem of violence against athletes is of growing concern. However, the scientific literature in this field tends to be specific to certain forms of violence and does not always provide a clear portrayal of the problem. To better understand issues concerning violence against athletes in sport and to identify needs in this area of research, we must look at violence in a more inclusive way and see violence against athlete as a global problem. …
Coaching, Touching, and False Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Canada
Whether in sports training or in physical education contexts, touching is an integral component of the coaches' tasks. However, recent evidence suggests that touching has become a significant concern for coaches in Canada and elsewhere, maybe due to the increased sensitivity toward child protection discourses. In fact, it appears that some coaches are concerned that touching children while coaching can potentially lead to false allegations of abu…
Les facteurs ayant influencé la décision d’abandonner l’athlétisme chez des jeunes de 16 à 19 ans
Il existe un certain nombre de bienfaits à la pratique d’activités physiques et sportives. Malheureusement, de moins en moins de jeunes semblent pratiquer un sport et parmi ceux-ci, plusieurs abandonnent. Au Québec, l’athlétisme n’échappe pas à ce phénomène. En effet, la Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme observe une diminution du nombre de participants lors du passage de la catégorie juvénile (16 à 17 ans) à la catégorie junior (18 à 19 ans), et…
Athlete Protection in Quebec's Sport System
Sport is often perceived as healthy and safe. However, research has demonstrated that problems involving sexual, psychological, and physical abuse exist in this context and that very few protection measures are available in sport organizations. Quebec's sport organizations are not an exception. The research project presented here was part of Phase I of a broader project aimed at gathering information on the creation and functioning of the Child P…
Sexual abuse in sport
Comprehensive Overview of the Problem of Violence Against Athletes in Sport
The problem of violence against athletes is of growing concern. However, the scientific literature in this field tends to be specific to certain forms of violence and does not always provide a clear portrayal of the problem. To better understand issues concerning violence against athletes in sport and to identify needs in this area of research, we must look at violence in a more inclusive way and see violence against athlete as a global problem. …
Magnitude and Risk Factors for Interpersonal Violence Experienced by Canadian Teenagers in the Sport Context
Recent studies demonstrate that interpersonal violence toward athletes (VTA) is a significant problem in some countries. However, in Canada, little scientific evidence on the prevalence of this issue exists. The objective of this study was to describe the magnitude of interpersonal violence toward young Canadian athletes in the context of sport and to explore associated risk factors. A total of 1,055 athletes, aged between 14 and 17 years, anonym…
Development and initial factor validation of the Violence Toward Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ) in a sample of young athletes
This study sought to develop and validate a questionnaire about violence experienced by children in sport. A convenience sample of 1055 French-Canadian athletes between 14 and 17 years old was recruited to participate in an online study assessing their experiences of interpersonal violence in sport. The Violence Toward Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ) includes three subscales: athlete version (VTAQ-A), coach version (VTAQ-C), and parent version (VTA…
Interpersonal Violence (IV) in Sport and Mental Health Outcomes in Teenagers
The aim of the present study was to examine the associations between interpersonal violence (IV) experienced in the context of sport by teenagers and three mental health outcomes: self-esteem, psychological distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. A convenience sample of 1055 French-Canadian athletes between the ages of 14 and 17 who were participating in an organized sport was recruited to participate in an online survey. Re…
The relationship between psychological violence by coaches and conformity of young athletes to the sport ethic norms
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between psychological violence by coaches and conformity of athletes to the sport ethic. The objectives of this study are to verify whether the athletes' conformity with sport ethic norms is related to psychological violence by the coach and whether this relationship varies in function of sex and type of sport practiced by the athlete. Athletes (n = 1089) from Canada aged 14–17 years in va…
Child Maltreatment and Links with Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport in a Sample of Canadian Adolescents
Purpose: This study aimed to explore links between child maltreatment (CM) and experiences of interpersonal violence (IV) in sport among adolescent sport participants. To our knowledge, no studies have yet considered this association. This is surprising given that the literature outside of sport clearly shows that CM is related to revictimization in adolescence and adulthood. Methods: The sample consists of 983 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years old…
Extreme weight control behaviors among adolescent athletes
The use of extreme weight-control behaviors is prevalent among adolescent athletes and may result from individual and sport-specific factors. Weight-related maltreatment from coaches and parents, and conformity to sport ethic norms have recently been linked to the use of extreme weight-control behaviors. This study aims to investigate the role of sport ethic norms and weight-related maltreatment from coaches and parents in the use of extreme weig…
Athlete victims of sexual violence
In research, various reasons have been proposed to be able to understand the occurrence of sexual violence in sport. This article examines the relationships between conformity to the sport ethic norms and sexual violence among young athletes, according to sex and type of sport (individual and team). Athletes (n = 1140) from Quebec, Canada aged 13–18 years responded to an online questionnaire, which included two validated tools: a measure of confo…
Sexual abuse in sport
Athlete Protection in Quebec's Sport System
Sport is often perceived as healthy and safe. However, research has demonstrated that problems involving sexual, psychological, and physical abuse exist in this context and that very few protection measures are available in sport organizations. Quebec's sport organizations are not an exception. The research project presented here was part of Phase I of a broader project aimed at gathering information on the creation and functioning of the Child P…
Development and initial validation of the perceived instrumental effects of violence in sport scale
IntroductionA growing body of research is looking into risk factors for interpersonal violence (IV) in sport. This research suggests the existence of several important risk factors, especially organizational and social factors. One of these factors is the beliefs regarding instrumental effects of violence. Coaches may want to drive performance, deter failure, test resilience and commitment, develop toughness, assure interpersonal control, and pro…
Validation of the Dutch (Flemish) version of the Violence Towards Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ)
While the issue of violence against children in sport reached societal concern worldwide, valid measurement tools are lacking. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Dutch Violence Towards Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ), a self-report instrument, surveying experiences with violence in youth sport. A total of 769 Belgian young athletes were recruited for this study. Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) showed exce…
You have 60 minutes to do what you can’t do in real life. You can be violent”
Various forms of violence against youth are documented in sport. To date, young athletes' perceptions of violence in sport remain relatively unstudied. The objective of this study was to examine how violence and its various manifestations in sport have been understood by young athletes. In total, 60 athletes from a variety of sports and ages (12–17 years old) participated in nine semi-structured focus groups. The interview data were submitted to …
Coaching, Touching, and False Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Canada
Whether in sports training or in physical education contexts, touching is an integral component of the coaches' tasks. However, recent evidence suggests that touching has become a significant concern for coaches in Canada and elsewhere, maybe due to the increased sensitivity toward child protection discourses. In fact, it appears that some coaches are concerned that touching children while coaching can potentially lead to false allegations of abu…
Sexual abuse in sport
Athlete Protection in Quebec's Sport System
Sport is often perceived as healthy and safe. However, research has demonstrated that problems involving sexual, psychological, and physical abuse exist in this context and that very few protection measures are available in sport organizations. Quebec's sport organizations are not an exception. The research project presented here was part of Phase I of a broader project aimed at gathering information on the creation and functioning of the Child P…
Les facteurs ayant influencé la décision d’abandonner l’athlétisme chez des jeunes de 16 à 19 ans
Il existe un certain nombre de bienfaits à la pratique d’activités physiques et sportives. Malheureusement, de moins en moins de jeunes semblent pratiquer un sport et parmi ceux-ci, plusieurs abandonnent. Au Québec, l’athlétisme n’échappe pas à ce phénomène. En effet, la Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme observe une diminution du nombre de participants lors du passage de la catégorie juvénile (16 à 17 ans) à la catégorie junior (18 à 19 ans), et…
Coaching, Touching, and False Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Canada
Whether in sports training or in physical education contexts, touching is an integral component of the coaches' tasks. However, recent evidence suggests that touching has become a significant concern for coaches in Canada and elsewhere, maybe due to the increased sensitivity toward child protection discourses. In fact, it appears that some coaches are concerned that touching children while coaching can potentially lead to false allegations of abu…
Comprehensive Overview of the Problem of Violence Against Athletes in Sport
The problem of violence against athletes is of growing concern. However, the scientific literature in this field tends to be specific to certain forms of violence and does not always provide a clear portrayal of the problem. To better understand issues concerning violence against athletes in sport and to identify needs in this area of research, we must look at violence in a more inclusive way and see violence against athlete as a global problem. …
Development and initial factor validation of the Violence Toward Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ) in a sample of young athletes
This study sought to develop and validate a questionnaire about violence experienced by children in sport. A convenience sample of 1055 French-Canadian athletes between 14 and 17 years old was recruited to participate in an online study assessing their experiences of interpersonal violence in sport. The Violence Toward Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ) includes three subscales: athlete version (VTAQ-A), coach version (VTAQ-C), and parent version (VTA…
You have 60 minutes to do what you can’t do in real life. You can be violent”
Various forms of violence against youth are documented in sport. To date, young athletes' perceptions of violence in sport remain relatively unstudied. The objective of this study was to examine how violence and its various manifestations in sport have been understood by young athletes. In total, 60 athletes from a variety of sports and ages (12–17 years old) participated in nine semi-structured focus groups. The interview data were submitted to …
The relationship between psychological violence by coaches and conformity of young athletes to the sport ethic norms
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between psychological violence by coaches and conformity of athletes to the sport ethic. The objectives of this study are to verify whether the athletes' conformity with sport ethic norms is related to psychological violence by the coach and whether this relationship varies in function of sex and type of sport practiced by the athlete. Athletes (n = 1089) from Canada aged 14–17 years in va…
Athlete victims of sexual violence
In research, various reasons have been proposed to be able to understand the occurrence of sexual violence in sport. This article examines the relationships between conformity to the sport ethic norms and sexual violence among young athletes, according to sex and type of sport (individual and team). Athletes (n = 1140) from Quebec, Canada aged 13–18 years responded to an online questionnaire, which included two validated tools: a measure of confo…
Magnitude and Risk Factors for Interpersonal Violence Experienced by Canadian Teenagers in the Sport Context
Recent studies demonstrate that interpersonal violence toward athletes (VTA) is a significant problem in some countries. However, in Canada, little scientific evidence on the prevalence of this issue exists. The objective of this study was to describe the magnitude of interpersonal violence toward young Canadian athletes in the context of sport and to explore associated risk factors. A total of 1,055 athletes, aged between 14 and 17 years, anonym…
Interpersonal Violence in Belgian Sport Today
Initiatives to safeguard athletes from interpersonal violence (IV) are rapidly growing. In Belgium, knowledge on the magnitude of IV in sport is based on one retrospective prevalence study from 2016 ( n = 2.043 adults), involving those who had participated in organized sport for up to 18 years. Data on victimization rates in current youth sport populations are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the magnitude of IV in a sample of 769 athlete…
Validation of the Dutch (Flemish) version of the Violence Towards Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ)
While the issue of violence against children in sport reached societal concern worldwide, valid measurement tools are lacking. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Dutch Violence Towards Athletes Questionnaire (VTAQ), a self-report instrument, surveying experiences with violence in youth sport. A total of 769 Belgian young athletes were recruited for this study. Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) showed exce…
Extreme weight control behaviors among adolescent athletes
The use of extreme weight-control behaviors is prevalent among adolescent athletes and may result from individual and sport-specific factors. Weight-related maltreatment from coaches and parents, and conformity to sport ethic norms have recently been linked to the use of extreme weight-control behaviors. This study aims to investigate the role of sport ethic norms and weight-related maltreatment from coaches and parents in the use of extreme weig…
Interpersonal Violence (IV) in Sport and Mental Health Outcomes in Teenagers
The aim of the present study was to examine the associations between interpersonal violence (IV) experienced in the context of sport by teenagers and three mental health outcomes: self-esteem, psychological distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. A convenience sample of 1055 French-Canadian athletes between the ages of 14 and 17 who were participating in an organized sport was recruited to participate in an online survey. Re…
Child Maltreatment and Links with Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport in a Sample of Canadian Adolescents
Purpose: This study aimed to explore links between child maltreatment (CM) and experiences of interpersonal violence (IV) in sport among adolescent sport participants. To our knowledge, no studies have yet considered this association. This is surprising given that the literature outside of sport clearly shows that CM is related to revictimization in adolescence and adulthood. Methods: The sample consists of 983 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years old…
A Rapid Review on Complaint Mechanisms for Interpersonal Violence
Past studies have highlighted the lack of independent formal complaint mechanisms as one of the most significant barriers to reporting interpersonal violence (IV) in sport. Some countries have since implemented complaint mechanisms specific to sport settings. Evaluations of similar mechanisms in other sectors could inform the development and implementation of complaint mechanisms for IV in sport. This rapid review included studies inside and outs…
The role, readiness to change and training needs of the Athlete Health and Performance team members to safeguard athletes from interpersonal violence in sport
Safeguarding athletes from interpersonal violence (IV) in sport is an important topic of concern. Athlete Health and Performance (AHP) team members working with athletes have a professional, ethical, and moral duty to protect the health of athletes, prevent IV, and intervene when it occurs. However, little is known on their respective roles regarding IV in sport and their needs to fulfill their responsibility of safeguarding athletes. The aim of …
Development and initial validation of the perceived instrumental effects of violence in sport scale
IntroductionA growing body of research is looking into risk factors for interpersonal violence (IV) in sport. This research suggests the existence of several important risk factors, especially organizational and social factors. One of these factors is the beliefs regarding instrumental effects of violence. Coaches may want to drive performance, deter failure, test resilience and commitment, develop toughness, assure interpersonal control, and pro…
Sexual Violence Among Varsity Athletes
Sexual violence (SV) is a significant concern in higher education. Regarding varsity athletes, between 29% and 45% have experienced SV, while nearly half report consequences that negatively impact their functioning, yet less than 10% formally report these incidents. This literature review aimed to identify risk factors and prevention recommendations for SV among varsity athletes. A literature review was conducted between May 2023 and July 2024 us…
Longitudinal insights into youth psychological adaptation
Child maltreatment is widespread among youth. • Sport participation may increase life satisfaction among victimized youth. • To serve its protective role, sport participation must occur in a violence-free environment. Considering the high prevalence of child maltreatment worldwide and its harmful consequences, it is essential to identify ways to promote resilience in victims. This two-wave longitudinal study investigated the potential role of spo…
Psychology (17 obras) · Medicine (15 obras) · Athletes (13 obras) · Social Psychology (12 obras) · Physical therapy (10 obras) · Poison control (9 obras) · Social Psychology (9 obras) · Sports injuries and prevention (9 obras) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (8 obras) · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies (8 obras)