Sexual Harassment in Sport

Perceptions and Experiences of American Female Student-Athletes

Datos Bibliográficos

ID2379413
AutoresKarin A E Volkwein (West Chester University, Pennsylvania, USA), Frauke I Schnell (West Chester University, Pennsylvania, USA), Frauke Schnell (West Chester University), Dennis Sherwood (West Chester University, Pennsylvania, USA), Anne Livezey (West Chester University, Pennsylvania, USA)
Año1997
Volumen32
Número3
Páginas283-295
Fecha de publicación1997-09-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Review for the Sociology of Sport (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1012-6902 • E-ISSN: 1461-7218
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1012690297032003005
OpenAlexW2076513601
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas35
Referencias citadas16

Sexual harassment at institutions of higher learning is not a new phenomenon, but discussions of this problem in the sporting arena and in related research are still scarce. Most studies have focused on student-instructor relationships, while few analyses have analysed coach-athlete relationships. This study examines American female college athletes' experiences with, and emotional responses to, sexual harassment in sport by coaches. The findings clearly demonstrate that the athletic world does not differ with regard to occurrences of sexual harassment compared to other social domains. Thus, in order to guarantee a safe learning environment in athletics for all participants, it is necessary to formulate clear guidelines, set up educational workshops and implement intervention programs

Athletes · Harassment · Phenomenon · Sexual discrimination · Sociology · Applied Psychology · Gender Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology · Sports Analytics and Performance · Sports, Gender, and Society