Referees, match officials and abuse : research and implications for policy / Tom Webb, Mike Rayner, Jamie Cleland and Jimmy O'Gorman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Webb, Tom (Thomas), author.

Rayner, Mike, 1983- author.

Cleland, Jamie, author.

O'Gorman, Jimmy, author.

Series:

Routledge focus on sport, culture and society

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports officiating--Psychological aspects.

Sports officiating.

Sports and state.

Violence in sports.

Physical Description:

xi, 130 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2021.

Summary:

"This book explores issues related to the abuse of referees and match officials in sport. Drawing on original empirical research in football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket, it provides an insight into the complexities involved in the recruitment, retention and development processes of match officials from across the global sports industry. Using an evidence-based approach, the book examines why abuse occurs, the operational environments in which match officials operate, and underlying issues and trends that cut across sports and therefore can be linked to wider societal trends. It challenges global sport policy and discusses the development of an inclusive, cohesive and facilitative environment for match officials, players, coaches and spectators to ensure the future provision of global sport. Referees, Match Officials and Abuse is an invaluable resource for all students, scholars and national governing bodies of sport with an interest in match officials, sports governance, sport policy, sport management and the sociology of sport"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introducing and defining match official abuse

Scope of the book

History of sport official abuse

The current situation

Defining abuse

Structure of the book

2. Examining abuse: the importance of governing bodies in sport

Introduction

Abuse and retention across sports

Abuse in England: governing body approaches

The extent of abuse towards match officials

Abuse in action

Match official abuse in sport

Conclusion

3. Organisational culture, non-reporting of abuse and discontinuation: implications for match officials and administrators

Organisational culture

Organisational culture and intention to leave

Non-reporting: problems in the systems

4. Facilitating a positive environment: the role of resilience, mental fortitude and conflict management when supporting match officials

The role of resilience for match officials

Mental fortitude and toughness in sports match officials

Intergroup conflict and conflict resolution

Case study - umpire abuse incident report, local cricket match 2019

5. The importance of policy and the need for mental health interventions and support

Mental health and sport

"Sport has a long way to go"

Match officials and mental health concerns

Supporting match officials - mentoring

The absence of appreciation and empathy for match officials

6. The experience of match officials outside England

Match officials in the media

Spectator behaviour

It's not just spectators that are the problem

What about football specifically?

Football referees in France and the Netherlands

Referee experiences of abuse

Support and disciplinary processes

The influence ofprofessional football

7. Evidencing good practice and tackling abuse

Good practice and innovations in match official support in England

Good practice and innovations in match official support around the world

Improving the situation: promoting a positive way forward

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Webb, Tom, Referees, match officials and abuse

ISBN:

9781138364677

1138364673

OCLC:

1158506402