Tag Archives: sport

European voluntary sport clubs enabling and constraining effects on refugee social inclusion

refugee social inclusion

European governments increasingly rely on voluntary sport clubs (VSCs) for refugee social inclusion amidst the influx of Ukrainian refugees. A review framed by Bronfenbrenner’s model and DeLuca’s spectrum reveals that VSCs’ success hinges on committed individuals, organizational culture, recognition of refugees’ strengths, and cross-sectoral collaborations. Effective refugee social inclusion demands support, resources, intercultural education, and nuanced understanding within VSCs. European …

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The conceptualisation and measurement of mega sport event legacies

event legacies

This paper examines the long-term effects of mega sports events, addressing challenges in measuring and forecasting their legacy. It introduces a bottom-up approach to identify event legacies, encompassing changes in infrastructure, knowledge, image, emotions, networks, and culture, which alter the host city’s location factors. The study emphasizes the significance of tourism legacy among the benefits and costs associated with the …

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Linking perfectionism with moral behaviors in sport

moral behaviors in sport

This study aims to explore the relationship between perfectionism, burnout, moral disengagement, and moral behaviors in sport , an area which has been under-researched despite its significance in understanding prosocial and antisocial behaviors towards teammates and opponents. Sport provides a platform where athletes can exhibit morally relevant behaviors, including prosocial actions aimed at benefiting others and antisocial actions intended to …

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“La Fabrique des sports nationaux.” Studying the development of the Swiss sport elite (1860–1930)

Swiss sport elite

In Switzerland, sports significantly impact economic, political, health, and cultural aspects, shedding light on the unique dynamics of modernity. The “La Fabrique des sports nationaux” project, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation from 2019 to 2023, aims to explore the origins and early development of sports in Switzerland between 1860 and 1930. Focusing on cycling, gymnastics, football, shooting, and …

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