Research question Match official abuse (MOA) in team sports has become a prominent
issue within sport management; the effects of MOA on the safety, wellbeing and retention of …

As the sport management industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the methods for
gathering and applying research findings to drive successful sport organizations. Research …

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected life around the world. As countries react to the
pandemic through various measures impacting upon the civil liberty of citizens, football has …

There are growing levels of abuse toward match officials in sport as well as general
problems of their recruitment and retention. Purpose: This study analyzes the role that …

Referee and match official discontinuation in sport is an issue of relevance to sport
managers and administrators. Despite this, it is an often-neglected area of sport …

Sporting culture often celebrates mental toughness and chides weakness, which can
stigmatize mental health issues. While some sport organizations have prioritized addressing …

This book explores issues related to the abuse of referees and match officials in sport.
Drawing on original empirical research in football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket, it …

Emergent research has investigated the impact of abuse on the decision of match officials to
leave their sport. The existing literature is largely descriptive and qualitative. Based on large …

Engaged employees are able to effectively deal with work demands and flourish. To
illuminate the importance of this for referees, this study was designed to examine the …

Sport officials are tasked with maintaining order and adjudicating sport contests. Given their
multifaceted role in enforcing rules, standardizing competitions, and keeping sport safe for …