About this Research Topic
Sports have the power to bring people together across cultural divides, but they can also highlight and amplify cultural differences. As such, cultural diversity has become an increasingly important topic in the world of sports. This Research Topic seeks to explore various perspectives on cultural diversity in sports, with a particular focus on inclusion, representation, and context.
We invite original research articles, review papers, and conceptual papers that address questions such as: How do cultural factors shape exercise and sports participation and performance? What are the experiences of athletes and coaches from diverse cultural backgrounds in different sports contexts? How can sports organizations and policymakers promote greater inclusion and representation of diverse cultures in sports? What role do media representations play in shaping cultural perceptions of sports, athletes, and coaches?
We welcome contributions from a range of disciplines and perspectives are welcome, including but not limited to sport and exercise psychology, cultural studies, sociology, and sport management.
Contributions that draw on diverse methodological approaches and engage with empirical data, theoretical debates, or practical implications. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high quality and originality.
Despite the global nature of sports, there is a great disparity in the representation and inclusion of diverse cultures within many sports teams, leadership roles, and organizations. This could be contributing to the growth of the respective sports but also could inhibit potential talent to achieve their full potential, because of their cultural background.
It is then crucial to investigate the barriers to cultural diversity in sports, the benefits of culturally diverse sporting environments, and identify actionable steps for organizations, teams, and governing bodies to promote and achieve cultural diversity.
Recently, there have been some advances regarding awareness campaigns like “Kick it Out” initiative in English football that have raised awareness about racism and discrimination, while promoting diversity and inclusion. Also, coaches, referees, and sports directors are getting training to diminish unconscious bias and promote inclusive practices. However, more research is needed to understand the nuances of the problem and measure the progress of this topic.
The editors of this Collection aim to explore the vast landscape of cultural diversity in sports. We seek to understand the nuances, challenges, and arise of interactions of culture and sport. This Research Topic calls for contributors to address various themes that examine this complex relationship, ranging from athlete and coaches’ experiences to social impacts.
The specific themes of interest should be related to, but not exclusive:
• Personal stories of athletes or coaches from different backgrounds, focusing on challenges faced, achievements, and their unique experiences;
• exploring how social norms of different cultures influence sports participation;
• analyzing the portrayal of culturally diverse athletes or coaches in media, including biases, stereotypes, and positive showcases;
• -sports as a platform for cultural integration and assimilation in multicultural societies.
Information for authors: Please be aware that this research topic is cross-listed with multiple journals and sections. When submitting your manuscripts, please ensure that they fall within the scope of the journal and sections to which you are submitting.
We invite original research articles, review papers, and conceptual papers that address questions such as: How do cultural factors shape exercise and sports participation and performance? What are the experiences of athletes and coaches from diverse cultural backgrounds in different sports contexts? How can sports organizations and policymakers promote greater inclusion and representation of diverse cultures in sports? What role do media representations play in shaping cultural perceptions of sports, athletes, and coaches?
We welcome contributions from a range of disciplines and perspectives are welcome, including but not limited to sport and exercise psychology, cultural studies, sociology, and sport management.
Contributions that draw on diverse methodological approaches and engage with empirical data, theoretical debates, or practical implications. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high quality and originality.
Despite the global nature of sports, there is a great disparity in the representation and inclusion of diverse cultures within many sports teams, leadership roles, and organizations. This could be contributing to the growth of the respective sports but also could inhibit potential talent to achieve their full potential, because of their cultural background.
It is then crucial to investigate the barriers to cultural diversity in sports, the benefits of culturally diverse sporting environments, and identify actionable steps for organizations, teams, and governing bodies to promote and achieve cultural diversity.
Recently, there have been some advances regarding awareness campaigns like “Kick it Out” initiative in English football that have raised awareness about racism and discrimination, while promoting diversity and inclusion. Also, coaches, referees, and sports directors are getting training to diminish unconscious bias and promote inclusive practices. However, more research is needed to understand the nuances of the problem and measure the progress of this topic.
The editors of this Collection aim to explore the vast landscape of cultural diversity in sports. We seek to understand the nuances, challenges, and arise of interactions of culture and sport. This Research Topic calls for contributors to address various themes that examine this complex relationship, ranging from athlete and coaches’ experiences to social impacts.
The specific themes of interest should be related to, but not exclusive:
• Personal stories of athletes or coaches from different backgrounds, focusing on challenges faced, achievements, and their unique experiences;
• exploring how social norms of different cultures influence sports participation;
• analyzing the portrayal of culturally diverse athletes or coaches in media, including biases, stereotypes, and positive showcases;
• -sports as a platform for cultural integration and assimilation in multicultural societies.
Information for authors: Please be aware that this research topic is cross-listed with multiple journals and sections. When submitting your manuscripts, please ensure that they fall within the scope of the journal and sections to which you are submitting.
Keywords: Exercise, sport psychology, cultural psychology, migration, adaptation, situated, cultural intelligence, policy, safeguarding.
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
