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Sexual aggression in sport

Daniel Mark Carter (School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK)
Roxanne Khan (School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK)
Gayle Brewer (School of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK)

The Journal of Forensic Practice

ISSN: 2050-8794

Article publication date: 14 February 2018

Issue publication date: 30 August 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the sexual aggression in sport literature, including an analysis of interventions delivered to athletes that focus on the role of the coach and wider sporting community. The paper will also discuss the limitations of applying such prevention methods and possible directions for future research.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper provides an overview of research investigating the prevalence of sexually aggressive behaviour perpetrated by athletes, theoretical explanations of their sexual misconduct, and the application of violence prevention methods delivered to athletes.

Findings

Research findings are discussed in relation to the prevalence of sexual aggression in sport and the efficacy of prevention methods.

Originality/value

This is a viewpoint piece on sexual aggression in sport.

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Citation

Carter, D.M., Khan, R. and Brewer, G. (2018), "Sexual aggression in sport", The Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 20 No. 3, pp. 211-214. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFP-10-2017-0042

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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