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Critical Essays in Applied Sport Psychology David Gilbourne, PhD Editor University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Mark B. Andersen, PhD Editor Victoria University, Australia Human Kinetics Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Gilbourne, David. Critical essays in applied sport psychology / David Gilbourne, Mark Andersen. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-7885-6 (hardcover) ISBN-10: 0-7360-7885-1 (hardcover) 1. Sports--Psychological aspects. I. Andersen, Mark B., 1951- II. Title. GV706.4.G549 2011 796.01--dc22 2010039264 ISBN-10: 0-7360-7885-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-7885-6 Copyright © 2011 by David Gilbourne and Mark B. Andersen All rights reserved. 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Box 80 Leeds LS28 6AT, United Kingdom Torrens Park, South Australia 5062 +44 (0) 113 255 5665 0800 222 062 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] E4667 iii Contents Contributors ix ❙ Preface xi ❙ Introduction xiii Introduction: David Gilbourne xiii ❙ Introduction: Mark Andersen xvii Our Motivations xix ❙ The Abuse of Language xxi Closing Thoughts xxiii ❙ References xxiv Part I Methodologies and Inquiries in Research and Practice 1 Essay 1: A Narrative Perspective: Identity, Well-Being, and Trauma in Professional Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Kitrina Douglas University of Bristol, United Kingdom David Carless Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Introduction 3 ❙ The Potential of Narrative Inquiry 6 ❙ Identify- ing Sport Narratives 8 ❙ Silencing Alternative Narrative Types in Sport 10 ❙ Consequences of the Performance Narrative 15 ❙ Con- clusion 17 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 19 ❙ References 19 Essay 2: Representing Applied Research Experiences Through Performance: Extending Beyond Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 David Llewellyn Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom David Gilbourne University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Carmel Triggs University of Chester, United Kingdom Introduction 24 ❙ Ethnodrama and Theater 24 ❙ Sport-Based Ethnodrama Examples 29 ❙ Conclusion 36 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 37 ❙ References 37 iii iv Contents Contents v Essay 3: In Praise of Quantitative Methods: How Numbers Can Change Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Harriet D. Speed Victoria University, Australia Mark B. Andersen Victoria University, Australia Introduction 40 ❙ Background: The Sport 43 ❙ The Research 45 ❙ The Research Outcomes 46 ❙ Interpreting the Numbers 52 ❙ Recom- mendations 53 ❙ Response to the Research Outcomes and Recommenda- tions 54 ❙ Conclusion 56 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 56 ❙ References 57 Essay 4: Critical Reflections on Doing Reflective Practice and Writing Reflective Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Zoe Knowles Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom David Gilbourne University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Ailsa Niven Herriot-Watt University, United Kingdom Introduction 59 ❙ Current Reflective Practice Studies 62 ❙ Expanding the Boundaries of Reflective Writing 65 ❙ Conclusion 68 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 69 ❙ References 69 Essay 5: Representing Multilayered Lives: Embracing Context Through the Storied Self . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 David Gilbourne University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom David Llewellyn Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom Introduction 73 ❙ The Emergence of New Epistemologies 75 ❙ A Fracture in Convention 77 ❙ Autoethnography: A New Form of Writ- ing 78 ❙ Autoethnographic Illustrations: Personal Selections 80 ❙ Conclusion 84 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 84 ❙ Refer- ences 85 iv Contents Contents v Essay 6: The Practitioner and Client as Storytellers: Metaphors and Folktales in Applied Sport Psychology Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Mark B. Andersen Victoria University, Australia Harriet D. Speed Victoria University, Australia Introduction 88 ❙ The Power of Metaphors and Folktales 88 ❙ The Wise Fool: Mullah Nasruddin 91 ❙ Metaphors in Popular Media 93 ❙ An Attachment Metaphor: Two Monks, a River, and a Lady 96 ❙ A Story of Attachment: Hungry Ghosts 96 ❙ A Story of Self-Protection: Hermit Crabs 97 ❙ Hearing and Listening to Others and Ourselves 99 ❙ A Final Metaphor 101 ❙ Conclusion 102 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 102 ❙ References 103 Part II Issues in Professional Delivery 105 Essay 7: Collaborative Practice: Multidisciplinary Support Alongside Multiagency Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Dearbhla McCullough Roehampton University, United Kingdom Michael Korzinski Private practice, United Kingdom Introduction 107 ❙ K’s History 109 ❙ Psychotherapy Support: Michael Korzinski 112 ❙ Sport Psychology Support: Dearbhla McCullough 120 ❙ Conclusion 124 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 125 ❙ References 126 Essay 8: Playful Deviance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 William B. Strean University of Alberta, Canada DJ Williams Idaho State University, United States Introduction 129 ❙ Playful Research Deviance 130 ❙ What BDSM Can Teach Us About Sport Psychology 132 ❙ Applied Practice 136 ❙ Lessons Learned from Social Work, Forensics, and Playing With Bad Guys 137 ❙ Labeling and Other Insanity From Dr. Deviant 139 ❙ Con- clusion 140 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 140 ❙ References 141 ❙ vi Contents Contents vii Essay 9: Sport Psychology Services Are Multicultural Encounters: Differences as Strengths in Therapeutic Relationships . . . . . . . . . 145 Stephanie J. Hanrahan University of Queensland, Australia Introduction 145 ❙ Cultural Awareness: Self and Other 146 ❙ Relationships: Multicultural at the Micro-Level 150 ❙ Developing Cultural Awareness 151 ❙ Adapting Behaviors to Suit the Cultural Context 154 ❙ Conclusion 155 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 155 ❙ References 156 Essay 10: Problems in Reflective Practice: Self-Bootstrapping Versus Therapeutic Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Jack C. Watson West Virginia University, United States John R. Lubker West Texas A&M University, United States Judy Van Raalte Springfield College, United States Introduction 158 ❙ Self-Reflection 158 ❙ Supervision 161 ❙ Self- Reflection vs. Supervision 165 ❙ Future of Supervision 167 ❙ Con- clusion 169 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 169 ❙ References 170 Essay 11: If You Meet the Buddha on the Football Field, Tackle Him! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Mark B. Andersen Victoria University, Australia Joe Mannion Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, United States Introduction 174 ❙ Buddhism’s Role in Sport Psychology 175 ❙ Two Tales From Our Practice 185 ❙ Conclusion 188 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 189 ❙ References 190 vi Contents Contents vii Essay 12: Taming the Wild West: Training and Supervision in Applied Sport Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 David Tod Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom David Lavallee Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom Introduction 194 ❙ The Current State of Applied Sport Psychology Practice 196 ❙ Overemphasis on the PST Approach 198 ❙ Underemphasis on Process-Oriented Issues 200 ❙ Supervision During Training 203 ❙ Supervision After Training 205 ❙ Discon- nected Staff 206 ❙ Conclusion 209 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 210 ❙ References 210 Essay 13: Epiphanies and Learning: A Rejection of Performance-Based Myopia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 David Gilbourne University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom David Priestley Private practice, London, United Kingdom Introduction 217 ❙ Qualitative Methodology and Applied Thinking: The Rationale for My Challenge 219 ❙ Some Storytelling 220 ❙ The Value of Stories 228 ❙ Conclusion 228 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 230 ❙ References 230 Part III Issues in Sport Psychology Practice 231 Essay 14: Making Your Way in the Game: Boundary Situations in England’s Professional Football World . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Mark Nesti Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom Martin Littlewood Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom Introduction 233 ❙ The Football Environment 234 ❙ Transition and Identity 236 ❙ Existential Psychology 238 ❙ Existential Psychol- ogy and Transition in Sport 239 ❙ A Narrative: Trusting Yourself in Critical Moments 241 ❙ Conclusion 246 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 246 ❙ References 247 viii Contents Essay 15: Safeguarding Child Athletes From Abuse in Elite Sport Systems: The Role of the Sport Psychologist . . . . . . . . 251 Trisha Leahy Hong Kong Sports Institute Introduction 252 ❙ Issues of Safeguarding 252 ❙ The Biopsychoso- cial Model 253 ❙ Sexual Abuse in Sport 255 ❙ Implications for Sport Psychology Practice 260 ❙ Conclusion 263 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 263 ❙ References 264 Essay 16: Negotiating Expectations in Football’s Complex Social Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Robyn L. Jones University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Kieran Kingston University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Carly Stewart University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Introduction 268 ❙ Writing and Engaging With Creative Coaching Scenarios 268 ❙ A Personalized Story: The Social Rules of Coaching Practice 271 ❙ Dealing With the Complexity: An Applied Psychology Approach 277 ❙ Outlining a Framework: A Multitheoretical Per- spective 278 ❙ Complexity Theory and Orchestration: Recognizing and Manipulating Context 282 ❙ Conclusion 285 ❙ Ideas for Reflection and Debate 285 ❙ References 286 Index 289 About the Editors 294 ix viii Contents Contributors David Carless Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Kitrina Douglas University of Bristol, United Kingdom Stephanie J. Hanrahan University of Queensland, Australia Robyn L. Jones University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Kieran Kingston University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom Zoe Knowles Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom Michael Korzinski Private practice, United Kingdom David Lavallee Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom Trisha Leahy Hong Kong Sports Institute Martin Littlewood Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom David Llewellyn Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom John R. Lubker West Texas A&M University, United States Joe Mannion Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, United States Dearbhla McCullough Roehampton University, United Kingdom Mark Nesti Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom Ailsa Niven Herriot-Watt University, United Kingdom ix x Contributors David Priestley Private practice, London, United Kingdom Harriet D. Speed Victoria University, Australia Carly Stewart University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, United Kingdom William B. Strean University of Alberta, Canada David Tod Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom Carmel Triggs University of Chester, United Kingdom Judy Van Raalte Springfield College, United States Jack C. Watson West Virginia University, United States DJ Williams Idaho State University, United States xi
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