Growth Following Adversity in Sport

<p>Growth Following Adversity in Sport: A Mechanism to Positive Change is the first text to carefully consider the positive changes that may follow adverse experiences in sport at micro (e.g. individual) meso (e.g. dyadic team) and macro levels (e.g. organizational cultural). While remaining respectful of the despair and distress that can follow adversity this comprehensive text aims to provide a narrative of hope to those who have experienced adversity in sport by showcasing the latestadvances in research on growth following adversity.</p><p>This book covers topics as diverse as: conceptual theoretical and methodological considerations; cultural organizational and relational perspectives; population-specific insights (e.g. gender disability youth); and applied implications (e.g. evidence-based practice-based). Written and edited by a team of international experts and emerging talents from around the world each chapter considers the nature and meaning of growth contains a comprehensive review of empirical research or reflections from professional practice and offers exciting novel and rigorous suggestions for future programs of research that aim to promote positive change in sport to support the safety wellbeing and welfare of the people who take part (e.g. athletes coaches paid employees volunteers).</p><p>Cutting-edge timely and comprehensive <i>Growth Following Adversity in Sport: A Mechanism to Positive Change </i>is essential reading for postgraduate students and scholars in the fields of sport psychology injury and rehabilitation sport theory and other related sport science disciplines.</p>