The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Sport for Development and Peace serves as the first comprehensive resource dedicated to exploring the diverse methodological approaches essential for advancing research and practice in this growing interdisciplinary field.
The handbook provides a dedicated and rigorous exploration of the diverse methodologies and research approaches essential for understanding and advancing this increasingly vital area of study and practice. As a comprehensive guide to the methodological landscape of inquiry within the dynamic field of Sport for Development and Peace, the book delves into the fundamental principles and practical application of research methods tailored to this unique interdisciplinary space. The book’s central objective is to provide both academics and practitioners with a state-of-the-art resource that directly addresses the critical role of rigorous methodology within the field. Accordingly, the handbook’s primary themes revolve around three pillars: Epistemological Foundations, where the underlying assumptions and frameworks that shape research approaches are critically examined; Diverse Research Paradigms, exploring a spectrum of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs; and Researcher Narratives, which feature insightful accounts regarding the practical challenges of conducting research in diverse contexts. Part I addresses foundational conceptual frameworks and diverse methodological approaches employed within the field. Part II elaborates upon various research methods and associated techniques pertinent to the investigation within the Sport for Development and Peace field. Finally, Part III presents critical reflections and empirical research findings pertaining to endeavors across distinct global regions.
This book is designed for researchers, students, academics, and practitioners in the fields of sports studies, physical education, Sport for Development and Peace, sport-based youth development, sport and politics, sociology of sport, sociology, anthropology, human geography, peace studies, gender and sport, and conflict resolution.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Navigating the Field: Research Methods in Sport for Development and Peace Part 1: Sport for Development and Peace Research Methodology 1. Sport-for-Development Theories and Concepts 2. What New Confucianism can Offer to Sport for Development and Peace Research 3. The ontological framing of sport for development and peace (SDP) research: Reflections from the Global South 4. Decolonizing Sport for Development Research: Advancing the Participatory Research Paradigm 5. Qualitative Approaches in Sport for Development and Peace 6. Quantitative Methods Design in Sport for Development and Peace: Perspectives from Three Case Studies 7. Whose concerns? Methodological notes towards an anthropology of sport, development and peace 8. "Acknowledging [the] Bias" Part 2: Sport for Development and Peace Research Methods 9. Participatory Action Research in Sport for Development and Peace
10. Reflexive Thematic Analysis' contributions to studies on Sport For Development and Peace: Interpretations and Future Applications Possibilities 11. Arts-Based Research on Sport for Development and Peace in the Global South: Case studies, Ethical Challenges, and Paradoxes 12. An Exploration of Literature Review Methods in Sport for Development and Peace Research 13. Case Studies Presentation and Analysis 14. Qualitative Interviews and (Focus) Group Discussions in the field of SDP 15. Using an Online Platform in Sport for Development and Peace Research: Lessons for Building Community and Engagement in Research 16. Qualitative Content Analysis 17. The Double-Edged Sword: Sport Mega Events, Development, and Peace in the 21st Century 18. Visual Task-based Reflection Diary: Method of Reflection and Learning in an SDP Project Football for Development Part 3: Global Sport for Development and Peace Research 19. Characteristics of SDP Research Methodology in Asia (2000~2023) 20. Conducting Anthropological Research on Five Cases of Sport for Development Delivery in Namibia 21. Methodological Dilemmas in Sport for Development and Peace: A Reflection on a Doctoral Journey Analysing Sport and Sustainable Development in Ghana 22. Doing research in the SDP field in Colombia 23. Experiences with Focus Groups in the Context Of Sport for Development and Peace 24. Conducting Research about the Sport for Development and Peace Sector being based in the Global South: Experiences from Mexico 25. Global Implications of Sport for Development: Insights and Innovations from Guatemala's Journey 26. A Mapping of Methodologies and Research in Mexican Sport-for-Development initiatives 27. USA Afterschool Soccer: Satisfaction and Perceived Benefits of a Community-based Youth Soccer Program in the United States of America 28. Sport and Outdoor Activities as Drivers of Human Development: A Cross-Cutting Approach Promoting Cultural Safety and Mutual Enrichment in Indigenous Contexts 29. Assessing Implementation and Short-term Outcomes of a Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model Training Program based in Sri Lanka 30. Navigating Qualitative Method Challenges in Sport for Development and Preventing Violent Extremism in Pakistan
About the Author :
Billy Graeff is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Paraíba in Brazil, teaching on the sociology of sports. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the UNESCO Research Chair Sport for Development, Peace and the Environment. He is a Research Fellow within the Centre for Sport Leadership at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and part of the International Sociology of Sport Association (ISSA – General Secretary), the International Olympic Academy Participants Association (IOAPA), the Latin American Association of Sociocultural Studies of Sport (ALESDE), and the Brazilian College of Sports Sciences (CBCE).
