Working with religious and spiritual athletes: ethical considerations for sport psychologists
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With a growing number of sport performers revealing their religious and spiritual beliefs, it is becoming increasingly important for sport psychologists to recognize and appreciate the values (and value systems) to which such beliefs are attached. Using the RRICC model (Plante, 2007) as a framework for discussion, and through the lens of cultural praxis, the purpose of this article is to highlight ethical issues for sport psychologists when working with religious and spiritual athletes. The RRICC model addresses the ethical principles of respect, responsibility, integrity, competence, and concern. It is hoped that a discussion of these guidelines will help sport psychologists better navigate the often challenging landscape of working with athletes whose everyday lives and identities are grounded in religious and spiritual association.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 580-587 |
| Journal | Psychology of Sport and Exercise |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Working with religious and spiritual athletes
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