Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport and Perceived Coaching Style Among College Athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Concern about interpersonal violence (IV) in sport is increasing, yet its implications remain poorly understood, particularly among currently competing college athletes.

Objective

To document the self-reported prevalence of IV in college sports; identify associated risk factors; examine potential consequences associated with athletes' psychosocial well-being, emotional connection to their sport, and willingness to seek help; and explore the associations between IV reporting and perceived variations in coaching styles.

Design, setting, and participants

This survey study analyzes results of the 2021 to 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) myPlaybook survey, which was administered from July to December 2021 to 123 colleges and universities acro

SUBMITTER: Zogg CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10792469 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature