Growth Following Adversity in Sport: A Mechanism to Positive Change

315 Pages·2021·5.984 MB·English

by  Ross Wadey (editor), Melissa Day (editor), Karen Howells (editor)

GROWTH FOLLOWING ADVERSITY IN
SPORT
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 latest
advances in research on growth following adversity.
This book covers topics as diverse as: conceptual, theoretical, and methodological
considerations;cultural,organizational,andrelationalperspectives;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
programsofresearchthataimtopromotepositivechangeinsporttosupportthesafety,
wellbeing, and welfare of the people who take part (e.g. athletes, coaches, paid
employees,volunteers).
Cutting-edge, timely, and comprehensive, Growth Following Adversity in Sport:
A Mechanism to Positive Change 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.
Ross Wadey is an Associate Professor in Sport Psychology at St Mary’s Uni-
versity, UK.
Melissa Day is a Reader in Qualitative Sport Psychology at the University of
Chichester, UK.
Karen Howells is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Cardiff
Metropolitan University, UK.

GROWTH FOLLOWING
ADVERSITY IN SPORT
A Mechanism to Positive Change
Edited by Ross Wadey, Melissa Day and
Karen Howells
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and forever. From Melissa: To Neal and Eddie, for every-
thing you do. From Karen: To Ashleigh, Jess, and those
amazing individuals who have supported me through the
toughest of times.

CONTENTS
List of illustrations x
List of contributors xi
Foreword xiii
Holly Bradshaw
Introduction: Growth Following Adversity in Sport: A Mechanism to
Positive Change xvi
Ross Wadey, Melissa Day, and Karen Howells
PART1
Conceptual, Theoretical, and Methodological
Perspectives 1
1 Growth Following Adversity: A Conceptual Perspective 3
Ross Wadey, Melissa Day, and Karen Howells
2 Growth Following Adversity: A Theoretical Perspective 19
Karen Howells, Ross Wadey, and Melissa Day
3 Growth Following Adversity: A Methodological Perspective 34
Melissa Day, Karen Howells, and Ross Wadey
4 “It’s Impacted Me Too”: Where Does Vicarious
Growth Fit In? 47
Laura Martinelli and Melissa Day
viii Contents
5 Growth, Resilience, and Thriving: A Jangle Fallacy? 59
Daniel J. Brown, Mustafa Sarkar, and Karen Howells
PART2
Cultural, Organizational, and Relational Perspectives 73
6 A Cultural Perspective on Growth Following Adversity:
Using Autobiography to Understand Addiction Recovery
through Sport 75
Kerry R. McGannon, Jenny McMahon, and McKenna L’Estrange
7 Can Sport Organizations Benefit from Adversity?: A
Sensemaking Approach 88
Christopher R. D. Wagstaff
8 Can Adversity Promote Team Functioning in Sport? 107
Michael T. Chapman and Daniel F. Gucciardi
9 Stress-Related Growth within Youth Sport: The
Parent–Child Relationship 120
Sam N. Thrower, Chris G. Harwood, and Kacey C. Neely
10 Taking an Embodied Approach to Posttraumatic Growth
Research and Sport 131
Kate Hefferon and Hanna Kampman
PART3
Population Perspectives 145
11 Adversity- and Growth-Related Experiences of Elite
Sport Performers 147
Karen Howells
12 Gender Differences in Athletes’ Experiences of
Adversity and Growth 160
Kacey C. Neely, Katherine A. Tamminen, and Nicholas L. Holt
13 Posttraumatic Growth in Disability Sport Following Spinal
Cord Injury: A Narrative Approach 174
James Brighton
14 Sport Injury-Related Growth: A Conceptual Foundation 189
Ross Wadey and Ciara Everard
Contents ix
15 Adverse Experiences of Children and Youth: Can Sport Play a
Role in Growth Following Psychologically Traumatic Events? 204
William V. Massey and Meredith A. Whitley
PART4
Applied Perspectives 217
16 Nurturing Growth in the Aftermath of Adversity: A Narrative
Review of Evidence-Based Practice 219
Karen Howells and Ross Wadey
17 Multilevel Adversity and Growth in Sports Teams: A
Professional Practice Perspective 235
Stephen D. Mellalieu
PART5
Conclusion 255
18 Taking Stock and Making Hay: Growth Following Adversity
Research in Applied Sport Psychology 257
Ross Wadey, Melissa Day, and Karen Howells
Index 275