Tag: Lindsey A. Miossi

Sexual misconduct in any environment is a gross abuse of trust and this is no different within the sport world. Tanya Prewitt-White and Leslee Fisher’s edited collection Examining and Mitigating Sexual Misconduct in Sport (Routledge) outlines systemic and sociological explanations for why sport is a site of sexual misconduct. Our reviewer is Angela Stănescu, and she concludes that the volume is an essential read and constitutes a significant contribution to the increasing body of knowledge about sexual misconduct and its consequences for individuals as well as for sports.

Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (WSPAJ) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to advancing the understanding of women in sport and physical activity. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Exploring Basic Needs, Motivation, and Retention Among Female Sport Officials by Janna K. Sunde, Robin Tharle-Oluk, Alice A. Theriault, David J. Hancock (open access),

The aim of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action is to provide psychology practitioners involved in the sport industry with sound information that is immediately applicable to their work. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Using Social Media to Foster Engagement and Connection in Sport Psychology Classrooms by Karisa L. Kuipers, Jennifer M. Jacobs, Lindsey A. Miossi & Javon Davis.