Jennifer R. Hurst, Ed.D., ATC is a contributing author to a recent article in the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology titled Athletic Identity and Aggressiveness: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Athletic Identity Maintenance Model. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships among athletic identity, anger, and aggressiveness in competitive athletes and to assess cross-cultural differences. Hurst collaborated with colleagues from The George Washington University, West Virginia University, Kansas State University, and University of Hong Kong to collect data from male athletes in contact and collision sports in both the United States and Hong Kong. The article introduces a new theoretical model for aggressive behavior in competitive athletes and presents results that support the proposed model. Results from the research will assist in the development of programs and strategies for reducing aggressive behavior in the competitive sport environment.
For further information see: Visek, A.J., Watson, J.C., Hurst, J.R., Maxwell, J.P., & Harris, B.S. (2010). Athletic Identity and Aggressiveness: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Athletic Identity Maintenance Model. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 8, 99 – 116.