What do the humanities (really) know about doping? Questions, answers and cross-disciplinary strategies

Christiansen, Ask Vest; Gleaves, John

doi:10.1016/j.peh.2014.06.002

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“…Athletes' limited influence in anti-doping matters has received much attention (Houlihan 2004;Schneider 2009;Dimeo 2010;Waddington 2010;Kreft 2011;Christiansen and Gleaves 2013;Valkenburg, De Hon, and Van Hilvoorde 2014) and our findings highlight the potential consequences of lack of influence with regard to legitimacy and compliance. The limited influence of athletes and their questioning of the fairness of procedures, shown here, connects to questions of transparency (cf.…”

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Limitations and duties: elite athletes’ perceptions of compliance with anti-doping rules

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The main purpose of this article is to examine how elite athletes perceive their own responsibilities and possibilities to be compliant with the anti-doping regulations, and to draw conclusions about what these perceptions mean in relation to the legitimacy of the anti-doping system. A qualitative research design, with interviews conducted with athletes globally, was employed to capture elite sportspersons' views on anti-doping policy and procedures. The analysis was based on a theoretical framework on legitimacy. The findings show that athletes' situation is characterized by limited information and a lack of leeway. At the same time, athletes find themselves obliged to be dutiful. We discuss the complex situation of simultaneously facing perceived limitations and duties, and consider the limits that athletes experience in relation to compliance, which may place the legitimacy of the anti-doping system at risk.

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Limitations and duties: elite athletes’ perceptions of compliance with anti-doping rules

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Understanding and building clean(er) sport together: Community-based participatory research with elite athletes and anti-doping organisations from five European countries

Petróczi

Heyes

Thrower

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Psychology of Sport and Exercise

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Background:In sport the narrative is changing from anti-doping to pro-clean sport. Yet, our understanding of what 'clean sport' means to athletes is notably absent from the literature.Objectives: Working together with elite athletes and National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs), this study explored the meaning and importance of 'clean sport' and 'clean athlete identity'. Design: Community-based participatory research design was employed to explore (a) how elite athletes define clean sport and being a clean athlete; (b) the hopes and challenges associated with clean sport and being a clean athlete; and (c) what can be done in anti-doping to elicit clean sport.Methods: Five elite athletes in five European countries (Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia and United Kingdom) were recruited as co-researchers by their respective NADOs, trained for their role as co-researchers and individually interviewed. Seventy-seven elite athletes were then purposefully recruited for 12 athlete-led national focus groups. Finally, the five athlete coresearchers and five athlete participants took part in one 2.5-hour long international focus group. Results: Reflexive thematic analysis resulted in generating four overarching themes: 'clean is being true to the self', 'clean performance enhancement has multiple meanings', 'clean is not a solo act' and 'the problems and solutions are systemic'. Collectively, the themes showed that the clean athlete identity is generally rooted in upbringing, early experiences and love of sport; and characterised by continued, intrinsically motivated commitment to fundamental values and morals acquired in childhood. In contrast, the concept of clean performance-enhancement is highly idiosyncratic and flexible. Elite athletes value anti-doping efforts but their experiences of disparity and unfairness in doping control undermine their trust in anti-doping. Conclusion:Clean athlete identity is a social endeavour and artefact, which needs to be reflected in and developed through evidence-informed anti-doping interventions. Raising athletes' voices via co-collaboration and participatory research can be an enriching experience for athletes and researchers alike, and a worthwhile endeavour for sport organisations with responsibility for anti-doping. To make anti-doping education personally relevant, the richness of individual interpretation of 'clean' for the self (i.e., clean athlete identity) and performance-enhancement must be acknowledged, respected and cultivated.

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How athletes conceptualise doping, winning, and consequences: insights from using the cognitive interviewing technique with the Goldman dilemma

Woolf

Mazanov

2017

Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health

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What do the humanities (really) know about doping? Questions, answers and cross-disciplinary strategies

Cited by 3 publications

References 25 publications

Limitations and duties: elite athletes’ perceptions of compliance with anti-doping rules

Limitations and duties: elite athletes’ perceptions of compliance with anti-doping rules

Understanding and building clean(er) sport together: Community-based participatory research with elite athletes and anti-doping organisations from five European countries

How athletes conceptualise doping, winning, and consequences: insights from using the cognitive interviewing technique with the Goldman dilemma

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