Identity tensions in dual career: the discursive construction of future selves by female Finnish judo athletes

Kavoura, Anna; Ryba, Tatiana V.

doi:10.1080/17430437.2019.1669325

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“…Only two studies emphasize the importance of motivation in judo athletes. Coach autonomy support has a major role in self-determined motivation of young judokas [ 33 ]. Silva et al [ 32 ] assessed the profile of mental toughness in judo.…”

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“…Moreover, mental toughness has been responsible for increasing perfectionistic strivings and decreasing perfectionistic concerns in judo and other sports [ 30 , 62 ]. Finally, the concept of a dual career can be a problem for female judo athletes [ 33 ]. Skrubbeltrang et al [ 63 ] demonstrated that the overlap between school and sports in students with higher socioeconomic statuses probably leads them to focus more on learning.…”

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The Role of Psychological Factors in Judo: A Systematic Review

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(1) Background: Psychological parameters are relevant in the practice of judo. Previous studies have shown that parameters such as anxiety or motivation can have a negative or positive impact on the athlete’s performance and general well-being, depending on the athlete’s perception. This systematic review aimed to summarize the studies examining the influence of various psychological parameters on well-being and performance in judo athletes; (2) Methods: We followed preferred reporting elements for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We searched the Web of Science database for studies that explained the role of these parameters in elite athletes. Of the 286 articles initially identified, 17 met our eligibility criteria and were included in the review. In total, we analyzed data from 721 judo athletes; (3) Results: The studies found have demonstrated the impact of various psychological parameters during high-level performance and how these parameters can influence and lead an athlete to win or lose a competition. The feelings of tension, anger, anxiety, and nervousness were significantly increased in athletes who were facing defeat, while a decrease in the same segments and an increase in motivation among athletes who were experiencing better performance was observed. Further research under standardized conditions is needed to better understand the effects of these parameters on judo athletes; (4) Conclusions: Considering the athlete’s psychological state can affect performance, and it is therefore important to monitor and train these factors.

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“…This can be explained by the fact that female athletes often experience cultural and societal pressure to excel in multiple roles simultaneously and are therefore more likely to invest in DC goals and identities compared to males (Ryba et al, 2021). Indeed, earlier studies have suggested that this pressure may be linked to the beliefs of how female athletes are inferior to male athletes and how pursuing a professional athletic career is not a real career option for them (Kavoura & Ryba, 2020); Ryba et al, 2021: female athletes have been found to feel less competent than male athletes in sport (Ronkainen et al, 2020), are less likely to aim for a professional athletic career (e.g., Kavoura & Ryba, 2020), and are at higher risk of dropping out of sports compared to males (Skrubbeltrang, 2019). Due to the structural inequalities that limit female athletes' access to develop professional athletic careers, they also have a higher need to engage in DC goals compared to males.…”

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“…Recent studies have found that female athletes often experience cultural pressure to invest in educational and DC goals and to excel in multiple roles simultaneously, whereas male athletes have been found to be more relaxed about their career aspiration (Kavoura & Ryba, 2020). Recent scholarship indicates that we may even be witnessing a femininization of DCs; that is, the DC discourses and practices are gendered, and seem to be particularly important for young female athletes (Skrubbeltrang, 2019).…”

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The role of gender and coaching styles in adolescent student-athletes’ motivational orientations in sport and school

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Research indicates that the dominant discourses of gender are ingrained in dual career (DC) practices critically influencing athletes’ motivation to construct a DC pathway. While it is important to ensure that all athletes have an equal access to construct a DC pathway despite their gender, there is a gap in the literature examining the role that coaches play in gendering of athletes’ DC pathways. The present study longitudinally examined the gender differences in student-athletes’ motivational orientations in sport and academics throughout high school and the role of coaching style in these orientations. The gender differences in coaching styles in terms of student-athletes’ gender, coaches’ gender, and their interaction were also investigated. The sample consisted of 248 student-athletes from six upper secondary sport schools across Finland. The participants filled in questionnaires at the beginning of the first year and at the end of the third year of upper secondary sport school. The results showed that female student-athletes demonstrated higher levels of mastery orientation than males in both sport and school domains. Affective coaching style predicted male student-athletes’ mastery orientation in sport and both male and female student-athletes’ mastery orientation in school. Finally, female coaches were reported using more of an affective coaching style than male coaches. The results suggest that athletes benefit differently from an affective coaching style based on their gender and that it is beneficial to educate coaches how to use an affective coaching style with their DC athletes.

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“…This can complement the judo training. The dual career KPI most influenced motivation (9.8%), and thus, it is important to define a coherent plan that avoids conflicts of identity but does not interfere with the judoka's results (Kavoura and Ryba, 2020 ).…”

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Improving on Half-Lightweight Male Judokas' High Performance by the Application of the Analytic Network Process

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Judo is a multifactorial sport where many variables or key performance indicators (KPIs) such as force-velocity profile, bioenergetic capacity, technical and tactical skills, and cognitive and emotional competence play a role and influence the final result. While there have been many academic studies of these variables, usually in isolation, none have examined KPIs holistically or analyzed their impact on strategic performance. The main objective of the present study, therefore, is to apply a novel and easily replicable methodology to identify and prioritize the main KPIs affecting performance in professional judo. Such a methodology was applied to the High-Performance Judo Centre of Valencia, using a multi-criteria decision aid technique: the analytic network process (ANP). The ANP is used to identify and quantify cause and effect relationships not only between KPIs but also between KPIs and performance objectives. Further, the ANP offers effective results when there is a lack of historical KPI data, because it is based on experts' opinions and judgments. A judo expert group (JEG) comprising elite judo coaches and half-lightweight (under 66 kg) male judokas applied the methodology to discriminate between the characteristics required when aiming to reach high-level strategic objectives (such as participating in the Olympic Games or winning a medal in a Grand Slam/Gran Prix). The JEG, which consisted of five elite judokas, national and international champions, and three Olympic coaches—including a former European champion and silver medalist in a world championship—provided high added value to the study. The main findings were that the KPIs that made the most difference were mostly psychological, specifically motivation, stress, and team cohesion. Of these, motivation was by far the most important KPI for success in our case study, so judokas should make sure that they analyze it properly. Motivation is usually intrinsic to the competitor and should be maintained at a high level, not only during tournaments but also during daily training and lifestyle activities. Physical and other specific forms of training, as well as lifestyle KPIs, are very important for the elite competitor but are not sufficient to reach high-level objectives. The most important of these KPIs were Kumi-Kata (grip work), dual career, focus and concentration level, scouting, nutrition, and basic technique. Power and strength were the most important physical KPIs. In general, these are essential for meeting strategic objectives, but they do not make the crucial difference. This suggests that professional psychological support should be provided in daily training and that international team composition and internships should be fostered.

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Identity tensions in dual career: the discursive construction of future selves by female Finnish judo athletes

Cited by 16 publications

References 54 publications

The Role of Psychological Factors in Judo: A Systematic Review

The Role of Psychological Factors in Judo: A Systematic Review

The role of gender and coaching styles in adolescent student-athletes’ motivational orientations in sport and school

Improving on Half-Lightweight Male Judokas' High Performance by the Application of the Analytic Network Process

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