Sport for development and peace: a systems theory perspective on promoting sustainable change

Massey, William V.; Whitley, Meredith A.; Blom, Lindsey C.; Gerstein, Lawrence H.

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“…SDP organizations incorporate a range of theoretical frameworks to guide programming. Some examples include systems theory and structural, attitudinal, and transactional theory (Massey, Whitley, Blom, & Gerstein, 2015), contact theory (Allport, 1954;Lecrom, & Dwyer, 2013;Lyras & Hums, 2009) as well as SDP-specific theory such as sport-fordevelopment theory (Lyras & Welty Peachey, 2011). Although a program may have sound objectives, a program's design and structure will ultimately dictate whether it is successful (Coakley, 2011;Coalter, 2010;Darnell & Black, 2011;Hartmann & Kwauk, 2011;Levermore, 2008b;Spaaij & Jeanes, 2013;Sugden, 2015).…”

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“…Instead of using a pre-packaged SDP curriculum that may not fit the needs of the local community, practitioners should spend prolonged time in the local community to understand its social, political, and societal contexts (Hartmann & Kwauk, 2011;Spaaij & Jeanes, 2013). By understanding the contexts and what is important to participants, a program can empower participants to live what they individually believe are meaningful lives (Burnett, 2015;Darnell & Kaur, 2015;Hartmann & Kwauk, 2011;Lyras & Welty Peachey, 2011;Massey et al, 2015;Schulenkorf, 2012;Schulenkorf & Spaaij, 2015;Spaaij & Jeanes, 2013).…”

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“…To understand what is important to the people an SDP program seeks to serve, a theoretical framework is necessary to help gain the proper perspective to design and implement more effective programing. SDP programs have been paired with theory from outside sport management such as systems theory (Massey, et al, 2015), structural, attitudinal, and transactional theory (Massey, et al, 2015), contact theory (Allport, 1954;Lecrom, & Dwyer, 2013;Lyras & Hums, 2009), post-colonial theory (Darnell & Kaur, 2015) and critical left-realist theory (Sugden, 2010) as well as SDP-specific theory such as sport-for-development theory (Lyras & Welty Peachey, 2011). Each framework differs in terms of how it guides SDP programming; however, each theory articulates the need for SDP programs to understand and respect the nuances of local society (Burnett, 2015;& Spaaij, 2015;Spaaij & Jeanes, 2013;Sugden, 2010).…”

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“…Massey, Whitley, Blom, and Gerstein (2015) applied theories from several disciplines to create a framework for SDP programs that, like Sugden (2010), attempted to facilitate an impact beyond an individual level. Massey et al (2015) explored the use of systems theory and structural, attitudinal, and transactional (SAT) theory to facilitate a more holistic approach to SDP. Systems theory relates to interconnectedness of various pieces that create a result within a system (Massey et al, 2015;Ricigliano, 2012).…”

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“…Massey et al (2015) explored the use of systems theory and structural, attitudinal, and transactional (SAT) theory to facilitate a more holistic approach to SDP. Systems theory relates to interconnectedness of various pieces that create a result within a system (Massey et al, 2015;Ricigliano, 2012). SAT theory focuses on seven interrelated domains -governance, security, economy, human rights, social services, environmental/natural resources, the media, and civil society -as structural domains that meet society's basic needs from a structural, attitudinal, and transactional perspective (Massey et al, 2015;Ricigliano, 2012).…”

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To my brothers, who were incredible exemplars to model myself after and whose passion for life inspired me to find my own fire. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you to my University of Louisville family. Starting with Mary Hums and Anita Moorman. My co-advisors and dissertation co-chairs. You provided safe harbor to a doc student in need. As a person forging a new path seeking to make the world a better place, I had many questions. You both made time for me, were patient, and were kind. I will always be grateful. I also want to thank the other two members of my dissertation committee, Meg Hancock and Brad Shuck. Thank you for zeal, passion, warmth, kindness, and wisdom. Thank you to Chris Greenwell, Marion Hambrick, Megan Shreffler, and Gin Presley, for your professionalism, mentorship, and friendship. I was surrounded by so many smart people and kind souls while a doc student.

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The article aims to contribute to the relationship between sport for development and peace (SDP) and sports mega‐events (SMEs) as viable platforms for accelerating human development and social change goals at local, regional and international levels. Recently, there has been a notable increase in the number of emerging economies in the global South demonstrating their aspirations to bid and (if successful) host SMEs. The article argues that the SDP‐SME nexus can be strategically utilised to redress some of the criticisms levelled against the nature of deployment of SDP activities, particularly in the global South. Therefore, the article argues for leveraging global South SMEs to advance SDP theory and practice. However, leveraging SMEs by the global SDP field requires a fresh strategic direction. The article employs qualitative approaches by drawing upon data from two roundtable discussions and Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup 2022 panel discussions held in New York and Doha. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to analyse the transcriptions of the discussions. The article is unique in its advocating for the role that global South SME actors can play in advancing global SDP policy and practice that supports southern agency. The article therefore contributes to a more nuanced understanding of leveraging global South SME hosting towards addressing limitations in global SDP praxis.

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Sport for development and peace: a systems theory perspective on promoting sustainable change

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