Gatekeeping in High-Performance Settings

Abstract

Gatekeeping is an ever-present feature in the distribution of and access to educational resources in many aspects of our lives. In high performance domains, a gatekeeping process determines acceptance into elite training programs, invitations to perform, drafting onto elite sports teams, and matriculation into graduate school. Gatekeeping can be defined as the process by which an arbiter influences high performers’ transitions between and ascension within developmental stages and can culminate with outstanding performance in a field. In this article, we briefly review the history of the research of gatekeeping. Next, we consider criteria that are specifically related to the role of gatekeeping in high performance and, then, we explore gatekeeping in the domains of the performing arts, sport, and academics. The final section discusses future directions for investigation and enhancement of the practice.

High Performance no Brasil: Uma Revisão Sistemática

“…Um dado que deve ganhar importante e deve chamar a atenção do leitor é que os estudos de performance têm maior relevância na Ásia, principalmente nas áreas e sistemas de recursos humanos, quer seja pelo mercado, população, economia ou característica de sua nação (Knotek, et al, 2020). Vale destacar que nesses países os estudos e pesquisas estão bastantes adiantados quando comparados a outros países.…”