2020
DOI: 10.14198/jhse.2022.171.20
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Athlete’s philanthropy and social responsibility communication on social media during COVID-19

Abstract: As the world feels the impact of the coronavirus, the role of sport and philanthropy has merged as a venue for generating social impact and providing relief to those in need. This research focuses on the social responsibility and philanthropic mobilization of professional athletes to address urgent social needs during the COVID-19 crisis. In particular, the study focuses on the role that social media plays in the communication of these socially responsible activities developed by professional athletes. This st… Show more

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“…All the aforementioned measures show that Facebook acts as a platform where firms can create awareness, call for action and share relevant information during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is also endorsed in a recent study by Abuín-Penas et al (2020). They found out that during Covid-19, social media proved to be an effective platform to raise awareness and trickle down a positive impact on society.…”
Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning
confidence: 72%
“…All the aforementioned measures show that Facebook acts as a platform where firms can create awareness, call for action and share relevant information during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is also endorsed in a recent study by Abuín-Penas et al (2020). They found out that during Covid-19, social media proved to be an effective platform to raise awareness and trickle down a positive impact on society.…”
Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning
confidence: 72%
“…Los deportistas pueden benefi ciarse de publicar en las redes sociales mensajes orientados a los afi cionados y fotografías de estos, así como informaciones con contenido social para gestionar la reputación y marca personal del deportista (20). La comunicación estratégica no solo proveería valor social, sino que mejoraría la imagen y marca de los deportistas profesionales (21). También se ha recomendado utilizar las redes sociales para publicitar los productos de merchandising, que puede traducirse en ventas.…”
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“…Además, se observa que cuando patrocinadores, equipos, instituciones u otras organizaciones desarrollan iniciativas solidarias los deportistas tratan de involucrarse y ayudar. Estos resultados están en consonancia con lo observado en otros estudios previos (Abuín-Penas et al, 2020;Anderson & Martin, 2019;Kih et al, 2014).…”
Section: Discussionunclassified
“…A través de este estudio se ha observado que cerca del 35% de los deportistas españoles nunca ha oído hablar de la RS. Esta situación debería ser revertida, ya que varios autores apuntan a la importancia del deporte y a la conveniencia de que las figuras del deporte participen en acciones solidarias (Abuín-Penas et al, 2020, Babiak & Wolfe, 2009Babiak et al, 2012;Roy & Graeff, 2003;Sheth & Babiak, 2010;). De todas formas, sí se ha visto que hay otro porcentaje de deportistas (33.5%) que sí está familiarizado con el término e incluso sabría explicarlo.…”
Section: Discussionunclassified
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