Ethical issues in sports
| Author | Affiliation |
|---|---|
Valančienė, D. | Vilniaus universitetas |
| Date | Start Page | End Page |
|---|---|---|
2024 | 56 | 56 |
Aim of the study: Sport has a great importance for society's values and norms of behavior. Sports competition is often a role model for parents, coaches, and teachers to teach their children values and behavior patterns. However, sports arenas are full of unethical behavior. The positive impact of sport on societies can take place when it is guided by ethics. According to Milius' utilitarian theory, if utilitarian moral theory is diligently practiced by the sporting community, at best it can help improve world relations, and at worst, help prevent slippage of world relations (Schneider, 2015). Scientists, paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, conduct research in which they are analyzed in order to highlight the impact of sports on society and promote ethical values in sports.
Methods: Analysis of scientific information as well as content analysis of documentary materials were used methods at this research. Web of science database were consulted.
Results: After analyzing the scientific articles available in the Web of Science database since 1990, we found that research on ethical issues in sports is increasing. Researchers have focused on respectability, integrity, doping, and matters related to the Olympic movement. Less attention has been given to corruption and bullying in sports.
Conclusions: In order to promote ethical sport, it is important to ensure compliance with the principles set forth in the Sports Code of Ethics, the Olympic Charter, and the Anti-Doping Code. It is especially important that sports institutions and organizations promote ethical values through sports, educate athletes, and maximize the potential of sports for building a better society.