Female student athletes’ perceptions of acceptability and the occurrence of sexual-related behaviour by their coaches in India

Ahmed, Md. Dilsad; Niekerk, Rudolph Leon Van; Ho, Walter King Yan; Morris, Tony; Baker, Thomas; Khan, Babar; Tetso, Abe

doi:10.1080/01924036.2017.1310661

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“…As already mentioned, several studies have focused on sexual violence perpetrated by varsity athletes towards other students on campus (see McCray, 2015 for a review), but, to our knowledge, none has explicitly focused on the sexual violence against them in a university context. Research with samples of university student-athletes has mainly focused on harassment or sexual assault of student-athletes throughout their life or their sporting career (e.g., Chroni and Fasting, 2009 ; Ahmed et al, 2018 ). The magnitude of exposure to sexual violence in the student-athlete population varies between 21 and 64.4% ( Van Niekerk and Rzygula, 2010 ; Fasting et al, 2011 , 2014 ; Rintaugu et al, 2014 ; Ahmed et al, 2018 ).…”

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“…Research with samples of university student-athletes has mainly focused on harassment or sexual assault of student-athletes throughout their life or their sporting career (e.g., Chroni and Fasting, 2009 ; Ahmed et al, 2018 ). The magnitude of exposure to sexual violence in the student-athlete population varies between 21 and 64.4% ( Van Niekerk and Rzygula, 2010 ; Fasting et al, 2011 , 2014 ; Rintaugu et al, 2014 ; Ahmed et al, 2018 ). The perpetrators of this form of violence are overwhelmingly peer athletes ( Elendu and Umeakuka, 2011 ; Rintaugu et al, 2014 ).…”

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Sexual Violence at University: Are Varsity Athletes More at Risk?

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Some studies report that the sport context increases the risk of exposure to sexual violence for athletes. In contrast, others indicate a protective effect of sport participation against sexual violence, particularly among varsity athletes. Studies of sexual violence towards varsity athletes are limited by their failure to include control groups and various known risk factors such as age, graduate level, gender and sexual identity, disability status, international and Indigenous student status, and childhood sexual abuse. The purpose of the present study is to fill in these gaps to determine whether varsity athletes are at greater risk than non-athletes of sexual violence towards them or whether, on the contrary, involvement in a varsity sport is coherent with the Sport Protection Hypothesis. Data for this article come from the ESSIMU study (Enquête sur la Sexualité, la Sécurité et les Interactions en Milieu Universitaire), a broad survey of students, professors, and other employees at six francophone universities regarding sexual violence on university campuses. A total of 6,485 students with complete data on sexual violence, athlete status, and gender were included in the study. From this total, 267 participants identified themselves as varsity athletes. Data were analyzed using a series of logistic regressions on each form of violence using athlete status as a predictor and characteristics associated with sexual violence victimization or distinguishing between varsity athletes and non-athletes as confounding variables. When considering all confounding variables in the regression analyses on four yearly incidence rates of sexual violence, the results revealed that being a varsity athlete did not significantly increase the risk of exposure to sexual violence at university. All considered other variables were more significant predictors of the past year’s risk of sexual violence victimization than athlete status was.

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“…Data related to abuse in para sport are limited. Despite the fact that 80% of all people living with disabilities live in low-income or middle-income countries, safeguarding studies from para sport in these settings are even more rare 14–16. In fact, there are presently no safeguarding studies focused on the lived experiences of para athletes from less-resourced countries 17–19.…”

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“…The aim of this study is to examine the perceptions and experiences of abuse in para athletes from three settings on three continents: Ghana, India and Brazil. This study is the first to examine sport safeguarding from the perspective of para athletes from regions under-represented in current research 15…”

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Para athletes’ perceptions of abuse: a qualitative study across three lower resourced countries

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ObjectivesInterpersonal violence is an increasingly recognised risk of sport participation and causally linked to negative physical and mental health outcomes. Para athletes from low- and middle-income countries may be at highest risk of physical, psychological, sexual and neglect-related violence due to various factors; however, their perceptions of these abusive behaviours are unknown. This study examined the perceptions and experiences of abuse in para athletes from three lower resourced countries: Ghana, India and Brazil.MethodsQualitative data from semistructured focus group interviews conducted with 26 individuals were collected to explore characteristics of abuse observed, navigated and experienced by para athletes. The framework method for multidisciplinary qualitative research guided data analysis.ResultsAthletes identified a wide range of abusive behaviours they experienced within and outside of sport, including psychological, emotional, physical, sexual and neglect-related violence, which operated on both interpersonal and systemic levels. Most athletes described three less easily recognised forms of abuse in greater detail and more frequently than others: financial abuse, neglect and disability stigma.ConclusionIt is important to hear directly from athletes with diverse experiences and backgrounds and to integrate their insights and priorities into sport safeguarding policies, programmes and interventions. Understanding the requirements and challenges of para athletes and para sport is needed to achieve safe, equitable and inclusive sport. As new insights from diverse sport settings are added to the evidence base, globally balanced, athlete-generated and locally relevant preventative strategies can better protect all athletes.

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“…The overall lifetime prevalence of SH and SA in sports is reported to be between 19% and 92% and between 2% and 49%, respectively ( 1 ). Among male and female elite athletes or adolescents involved in organized sports (recreational athletes) under 20 yr, lifetime prevalence of SH/sexual violence varies between 14% and 46% ( 7 , 10 , 12 , 16 , 21 , 22 ) and between 2% and 10% for SA/sexual harm ( 7 , 8 , 12 , 23 , 24 ). Among young nonathletes, the prevalence of peer SH is reported to be between 40% and 85% ( 4 ).…”

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Sexual Harassment and Abuse among Young Elite Athletes, Recreational Athletes, and Reference Students: A Prospective Study

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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the 12-month prevalence and 12-month prospective change in reported sexual harassment and abuse (SHA) victimization among young elite athletes, recreational athletes, and reference students in three different social settings and to identify the perpetrators. Methods: In total, 919 adolescents responded to an online questionnaire in 12th grade (T1) and 13th grade (T2). The sample consisted of elite athletes (n = 482) and recreational athletes (n = 233) attending Norwegian elite sport high schools (n = 26), and reference students (n = 200) attending ordinary high schools with no sport specialization (n = 6). Data were analyzed using independent-sample t-test, Pearson χ 2 for independence/Fisher's exact test, McNemar test, and logistic regression analysis. Results: The total 12-month prevalence of SHA was 38.6% at T1 and 35.1% at T2. Most of the participants (74.6%-85.0%) reported no change in SHA from T1 to T2. The prevalence of SHA was higher for girls compared with boys, and elite athletes reported less SHA than recreational athletes and reference students, respectively. SHA occurred most often in a free time setting. Verbal sexual harassment, nonverbal sexual harassment, and physical SHA were reported by 24.6%, 27.0%, and 14.0%, respectively. Peers were reported as perpetrators by 83.1%, trainer/teacher/ health personnel by 20.1%, and "other" perpetrators by 56.4%. Conclusions: Because one in three elite athletes and nearly one in two recreational athletes and reference students, respectively, reported SHA victimization within a 12-month period, well-targeted preventive measures are needed for both young athletes and nonathletes.

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Female student athletes’ perceptions of acceptability and the occurrence of sexual-related behaviour by their coaches in India

Cited by 12 publications

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Sexual Violence at University: Are Varsity Athletes More at Risk?

Sexual Violence at University: Are Varsity Athletes More at Risk?

Para athletes’ perceptions of abuse: a qualitative study across three lower resourced countries

Sexual Harassment and Abuse among Young Elite Athletes, Recreational Athletes, and Reference Students: A Prospective Study

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