Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 PhD student of Tarbiat Modares University
2 Associate Professor, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
3 Tarbiat Modares
4 Associate Professor of Law, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this research was to identify and analyze the consequences of abuse in Iranian sports.
Methodology: The research method is qualitative and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. 14 participants were present in this research, including professors, specialists, experts and experts in the field of abuse in sports. In order to analyze the data, the theme analysis method was used.
Results: According to the findings of this research, there are eight factors of the consequences of abuse in sports, which are: 1) distress, 2) isolation and loneliness, 3) self-harm of the athlete, 4) blame and frustration, 5) disruption in normal life, 6) Being fingered, 7) tarnishing the family reputation and 8) the unpleasant image of sports.
Conclusion: According to the results of this research, the effects of abuse on athletes can be severe and continue for a long time after the abuse. For this reason, being aware of the consequences of abuse in sports will make this issue easier to understand and reduce the consequences of abuse in sports.
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