Part of my research has considered how parents become socialised into the gymnastics culture. One such paper looked at parents perceptions of their daughters’ pain and injury experiences. Parents of elite level British gymnasts participated in interviews to help gain some insight into how they came to accept pain and injury as part of their …
Reflections
Reflections on critical events help us better understand past behaviours and can be cathartic for the writer. I have used reflective pieces within my research to help identify common themes and experiences shared by those involved in gymnastics at the elite level. One such theme was that of ‘disempowerment’ where parents felt marginalised and unable …
Let the blogging commence!
Thank you for joining me! As a sociologist and self confessed gymnastics nerd , I have been following closely the developments surrounding the Larry Nassar case. It has become evident through personal impact statements, media reports, blogs and podcasts that fans, parents, gymnasts and coaches are speaking out about the culture of the sport and …
