Publications by authors named "Elisabeth St-Pierre"

Past studies have highlighted the lack of independent formal complaint mechanisms as one of the most significant barriers to reporting interpersonal violence (IV) in sport. Some countries have since implemented complaint mechanisms specific to sport settings. Evaluations of similar mechanisms in other sectors could inform the development and implementation of complaint mechanisms for IV in sport.

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  • Research indicates that beliefs about the effectiveness of violence in sports can lead to increased risk factors for interpersonal violence, particularly influenced by coaches' desires to enhance performance and control.
  • The study aims to create and validate the Perceived Instrumental Effects of Violence in Sport (PIEVS) Scale, which involved multiple phases including expert input and testing among 690 coaches.
  • Results showed that the PIEVS is a reliable one-factor scale, with correlations confirming its validity related to different motivational climates in sports.*
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This study investigated the modus operandi strategies employed by 120 coaches who committed sexual abuse toward 331 athletes under their authority. More than 2,000 Canadian court judgements and media reports were identified using online search databases. Using descriptive analysis, 51 strategies used in six modus operandi stages were identified.

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Denunciations of child sexual abuse (CSA) in the sport context have been increasing in the last decades. Studies estimate that between 14 and 29% of athletes have been victim of at least one form of sexual violence in sport before the age of 18. However, studies suggest that many do not disclose their experience of CSA during childhood.

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