“Our Voices, Our Meaning”: The Social Representations of Sports for Brazilian Athletes With Disabilities

Lins, Samuel Lincoln Bezerra; Melo, Cynthia F.; Alves, Sara G.; Silva, Rúben L.

doi:10.1123/apaq.2017-0206

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“…Therefore, it is likely that the speci c environmental challenges faced by PWPD made our respondents attach greater importance to motives that stem from their need for autonomy, regardless of their gender. On the other hand, it is possible that our respondents held speci c social expectations about their sport participation, hoping that their participation in a given sport discipline (e.g., marathon running) would enable them to meet their speci c needs (e.g., autonomy) [40]. However, this issue warrants further investigation.…”

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Motivational factors influencing participation in mass running events: a comparative study of females and males runners with disabilities

Koper,

Rozmiarek,

Poczta

et al. 2024

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Background While the motivations of individuals without impairments for participating in mass running events are well-documented, there is a lack of current research exploring why people with physical disabilities engage in these events. This study aims to identify the motives for participation among people with physical disabilities, taking into account factors such as sex, age (emerging adults vs. middle-aged adults), time since injury or illness, and type of movement during a mass running events (wheelchair vs. standing). Methods In total, 119 runners (51.3% male; mean age of 36 years) completed the Polish version of the Motivations of Marathoners Scale questionnaire. The study was carried out using the diagnostic survey method. Online survey forms were sent to 31 organizations from the Greater Poland region, including sports clubs for individuals with disabilities and runners’ clubs open to both individuals with and without disabilities. Results This study uncovered distinct motivational differences based on age and category of runner. For participants aged under 35 compared to those over 35, significant differences were noted in the motives of recognition (Z = − 2.834, p = 0.005) and affiliation (Z = − 2.534, p = 0.011). Similarly, when comparing wheelchair users with standing runners, notable disparities were observed in motives related to weight (Z = − 5.109, p = < 0.001) and personal goal achievement (Z = − 2.613, p = 0.009). There was also a significant positive relationship between the time since injury or illness and five out of nine subscales of the Motivations of Marathoners Scale (i.e. affiliation: r = 0.256, p = 0.007; recognition: r = 0.239, p = 0.011). The study found no correlation between gender and the motivations of people with physical disabilities for participating in mass running events. Conclusions When organizing and promoting running events for people with physical disabilities, it is important to consider factors such as the age of runners, time since injury, severity of disability, and mode of mobility. Additionally, it should be noted that no significant differences are found based on gender, indicating that both male and female participants are driven by similar motivations when it comes to participating in these events.

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Motivational factors influencing participation in mass running events: a comparative study of females and males runners with disabilities

Koper,

Rozmiarek,

Poczta

et al. 2024

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Influencer marketing: a scoping review and a look ahead

Fowler

Thomas

2023

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Investigating the Nexus of Paralympic Bodies With Medicine

Quinn

Misener

2023

Sociology of Sport Journal

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Medical discourse regarding impairment and (dis)ability dominate assumptions of Paralympic sport. This research examined the lived experience of the first author, a sport physiotherapist and veteran of many Paralympic Games, to consider the experience of sport medicine with Para sport athletes. Self-ethnography and a theoretical lens informed by a human rights approach to disability were used. Structural violence was utilized to explore the social structure of medical professions and the impact on Paralympic sport. Data involved a retrospective journal of the first author. Thematic analysis was conducted and these themes are presented; social potential of sport medicine, medical authority, aversive ableism. The research draws attention to structural violence in Paralympic sport and the potential of sport medicine to be an agent of change.

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“Our Voices, Our Meaning”: The Social Representations of Sports for Brazilian Athletes With Disabilities

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Motivational factors influencing participation in mass running events: a comparative study of females and males runners with disabilities

Motivational factors influencing participation in mass running events: a comparative study of females and males runners with disabilities

Influencer marketing: a scoping review and a look ahead

Investigating the Nexus of Paralympic Bodies With Medicine

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