Doping in elite cycling: a qualitative study of the underlying situations of vulnerability.

Doping is considered a critical deviant behavior in competitive sports, and particularly in cycling, even though the phenomenon remains limited in sports in general. Previous qualitative studies have contributed to identify situations of vulnerability to doping in athletes. However, much of the research tends to focus on singular dimensions of vulnerability, such as physical or psychological aspects.

Relationships between achievement goals and doping in cycling: Exploring the mediating role of athlete burnout.

Doping remains a pressing issue in competitive sport. This study investigated the relationships between achievement goals and doping by examining the mediating role of athlete burnout. French competitive cyclists ( = 251,  = 24.