The Influence of Confucianism on Para-Sport Activism

Choi, Inhyang; Haslett, Damian; Monforte, Javier; Smith, Brett

doi:10.1123/ssj.2020-0041

The Influence of Confucianism on Para-Sport Activism

Choi, Inhyang; Haslett, Damian; Monforte, Javier; Smith, Brett

Authors

Inhyang Choi

Damian Haslett

Javier Monforte

Professor Brett Smith brett.smith@durham.ac.uk
Professor

Abstract

Academics and sport organizations have recently recognized Para-sport as a powerful platform for disability activism. However, little attention has been given to Para-sport activism in non-Western cultures. This study explored the influence of Confucianism on South Korean Para-sport activism. Data were collected through interviews conducted with four stakeholders from the Korea Paralympic Committee and 18 Para-athletes. Through a reflexive thematic analysis, the authors crafted five themes corresponding to Confucian values: position hierarchy, age hierarchy, parent–child relationship, factionalism, and collectivism. All values had the capacity to encourage and discourage participants toward engaging in activism. These findings contribute to the field of Cultural Sport Psychology by highlighting a multitude of cultural factors affecting Para-sport activism. Practical suggestions to promote Para-sport activism are offered, including sociocultural and organizational legacy.

Citation

Choi, I., Haslett, D., Monforte, J., & Smith, B. (2021). The Influence of Confucianism on Para-Sport Activism. Sociology of Sport Journal, 38(2), 140-148. https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.2020-0041

Journal Article Type	Article
Online Publication Date	Sep 7, 2020
Publication Date	2021
Deposit Date	Sep 9, 2020
Publicly Available Date	Sep 10, 2020
Journal	Sociology of Sport Journal
Print ISSN	0741-1235
Electronic ISSN	1543-2785
Publisher	Human Kinetics
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	38
Issue	2
Pages	140-148
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.2020-0041

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Choi, Inhyang, Haslett, Damian, Monforte, Javier & Smith, Brett (2020). The Influence of Confucianism on Para-Sport Activism. Sociology of Sport Journal https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.2020-0041 © Human Kinetics, Inc.