The Highway to Hooliganism? An Evaluation of the Impact of Combat Sport Participation on Individual Criminality

Abstract

He graduated with first class honours. His dissertation, on which this research is based, was part of the course requirement. He has also been involved in martial arts since his early teens.

Evaluating a rugby sport intervention programme for young offenders

“…There were noticeable differences in responses given during these encounters in that no participants in the intervention (Travers, Wakeling, Mann, Hollin, 2013;Jolliffe, & Farrington, 2009;Friendship, Blud, Erikson, Travers, & Thornton, 2003 A concern often expressed regarding contact sports, is that they may encourage antisocial and aggressive behaviour (Jenkins & Ellis, 2011;Abbott & Barber, 2007;Endresen, & Olweus, 2005). This is partly because excessive exposure to 'macho' values and the normalising of violence in permitted rituals of play may enhance the expression of negative behavior in other settings.…”

“…Indeed, it is possible that a sport such as rugby is particularly well suited to meeting aggressive catharsis and natural excitement needs in a constructive and socially structured setting (Jenkins & Ellis, 2011). What is more, the acquired skills in officiating are likely to help develop understanding of conflict situations and the self-control needed to deal with related emotions.…”

“…Perhaps more importantly, there was also no suggestion that indicators of aggression were raised as a result of participation, on the contrary, course members enthused about their experience and showed lower aggression in selfreport measures than controls by the end of the programme. Practitioners often face a dilemma regarding interventions that involve physical contact in the context of competition, might they foster aggression or provide cathartic release (Jenkins & Ellis, 2011)? This work adds to a growing body of literature indicating the positive benefits of contact sport interventions ought not to be neglected, and concerns over potential negative effects in terms of aggression may be misplaced.…”

“…In the case of combat sports, or those where contact is an essential aspect, activity coupled with strong values of sportsmanship and self-discipline are likely to be key in retaining the positive benefits found for sport elsewhere (see also, Palermo et al, 2006;Trulson, 1986 for supportive findings). Where a framework of such pro-social values does not exist, it is possible that iatrogenic effects may be found for aggressive contact sports (Endresen, & Olweus, 2005), although much of this also depends upon whether the activity incidentally fosters positive peer relations, or allows and maintains deviant group contacts and values (Jenkins & Ellis, 2011).…”

Mujeres en los partidos de fútbol. Estudio de caso en la República Checa

“…Los rituales son una parte natural de esto: el viaje al partido, los cantos en el estadio, coreografías, pirotecnia, tambores, banderas y una determinada actitud (Niederpruem, 2018). Por otro lado, este hermoso juego tiene un lado oscuro: corrupción, homofobia, violencia y racismo (Armstrong, 1998;Bensimon & Bodner, 2011;Cashmore & Cleland, 2014;Crawford, 2004;Dart, 2008;Dunning, 2012;Dunning et al, 1986;Hills, 2002;Jenkins & Ellis, 2011;King, 1999;Slepička, 1990;Slepička et al, 2010;Spaaij, 2007Spaaij, , 2008Taylor, 1992; Uribe Aramburo & Castaño Pérez, 2014;Williams, 2013). Frosdick & Marsh (2005) afirman que el comportamiento del hincha de fútbol ha sido durante muchos años una de las principales causas de preocupación en toda Europa, especialmente en Alemania, Países Bajos, Italia y Bélgica, así como en el Reino Unido.…”