Research Impact: The aim of the current study was to examine risk and protective factors related to bullying in sport. Adopting the methodological approach outlined by Arksey and O’Malley (2005), 37 articles met the inclusion criteria. The most frequent risk factor identified was an individual’s social background (n = 9). Negative influence of coaches (n = 5), level of competition (n = 5), lack of supportive club culture (n = 5) and issues in locker rooms (n = 4) were among the most commonly cited risk factors for bullying in sport settings. Preventative policies (n=13) and contextually tailored intervention programmes (n = 5) were cited as the most common methods to reduce the incidence of bullying. The current review accentuates the range of risk and protective factors associated with sport participation. Furthermore, the need for educational training programmes to support coaches in addressing and preventing bullying within sport settings is emphasised.
Kalina, L., O’Keeffe, B. T., O’Reilly, S., & Moustakas, L. (2024). Risk and Protective Factors for Bullying in Sport: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Bullying Prevention. DOI: doi:10.1007/s42380-024-00242-9
This publication is part of the Erasmus+ funded Before Project: Anti-Bullying Education For Sports Coaches & PE Teachers
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