Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2015

Publication Title

International Journal of Education and Social Science

ISSN

2410-5171

Abstract

Purpose: This qualitative study examined the perceptions of student athletes regarding sexual harassment and other forms of gendered harassment (homophobic bullying) as well as knowledge of and/or experiences with harassment in high school and university settings, primarily in athletic school culture.

Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty-seven former high school athletes/active university athletes. The data were analyzed regarding theme and their relationship to the reviewed literature.

Findings: Findings indicate that the athletic culture poses particular issues pertaining to the vulnerabilities and persistence of sexual bullying and harassment.

Discussion: Educators, coaches, and administrators must understand harassment, work to establish and implement an educational precedent and policies to decrease the likelihood of occurrence and acceptance, and provide resources for addressing discrimination and hostility on campuses.

Comments

This article was retrieved from the International Journal of Education and Social Science (IJESS), which is a monthly online, peer-reviewed and open-access journal which is published by Research Institute for Progression of Knowledge. Copyright remains with the author(s).

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