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  1. 6. Accounting and the Dark Side of Passionate Interest - The Case of a Swedish Elite Women's Football Team

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Tova Isberg; Jessica Kollberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sports; Women s football; Passionate interest; Institutional logics;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the interrelationship between accounting practices and the coexistence of multiple institutional logics in a Swedish elite women's football team. While previous studies have investigated the nexus of accounting and sports, the perspective of a female sports organization remains unexplored. READ MORE

  3. 7. Toxic leader - to be or not to be? : A phenomenological study on elite male handball players´ experiences within the field of toxic leadership

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Pavle Karacic; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; social sustainability; destructive leadership; toxic leadership; elite sports; elite sport athlete;

    Abstract : This study aimed to investigate, analyze, and illuminate the perception and experiences of elite male handball players on toxic leadership in sports. The sport handball was chosen as a study object with a phenomenological approach. READ MORE

  4. 8. Who is “woman”? : A Discourse Analysis of IOC Transgender Recommendations that are Governing Women Bodies in Elite Sport

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Nada Parcina; [2023]
    Keywords : transgender; transwomen; International Olympic Committee; IOC transgender policies;

    Abstract : Abstract: The world of sport is a world of sex segregation. This is true both for the elite sport and for amateur sport. Only a handful of sport disciplines defy this norm. Historically, this segregation had roots in discrimination, sexism and chauvinism. READ MORE

  5. 9. Tennis and sports psychology : Mental toughness as a decisive factor in critical moments of elite male tennis

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Hamed Dares; Patrik Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : tennis; sport; psychology; mentality; coaching; tennis; idrott; psykologi; tränarskap; tränarlänktennis;

    Abstract : Introduction  The study is based on tennis and its connection to sport psychology. Matches are often five hourslong, against opponents who possess the same tennis skills as oneself. Mental toughness cantherefore be the deciding factor, especially over time. READ MORE

  6. 10. Crossfit and sports psychology : Elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions on mental toughness– a qualitative interview study

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Johanna Westin; [2023]
    Keywords : CrossFit; sports psychology; mental toughness; sports science; crossfit athletes; elite sports; tränarlänkdiverse;

    Abstract : The aim of the present study was to review the elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions of the importance of mental toughness to achieve optimal performance. A number of other research studies looking at psychological factors such as grit and mental toughness supports the idea that elite athletes should develop their mental capacity to improve their individual performance. READ MORE