A study on the implementation of dual career at European higher education institutions: the student-athletes' and experts' views
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.European higher education institutions (HEIs) need better dual career support for student-athletes (S-As). Experts rated support higher than S-As, with significant country-based differences in logistic and financial aid, highlighting a need for tailored interventions.
Area Of Science
- Sports Science
- Higher Education Policy
- Athlete Development
Background
- Holistic development of elite athletes is a priority in European sports policies.
- Coordinated dual career support is essential for student-athletes (S-As).
- European higher education institutions (HEIs) are key in providing this support.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate university expert and S-A perspectives on dual career support.
- To identify actionable insights for improving HEI policies in Europe.
- To understand the impact of country of origin on S-A dual career experiences.
Main Methods
- Online survey distributed to HEI experts and S-As across multiple European countries.
- Quantitative analysis using MANOVA, ANOVA, and Tukey's test for S-A data by country of origin.
- Descriptive statistics for HEI expert data and cross-group comparisons due to methodological constraints.
Main Results
- Significant variations in logistic, financial, and policy support based on S-A country of origin were observed.
- Romanian and Serbian S-As reported better support compared to Italian and Spanish S-As.
- HEI experts generally perceived dual career provisions more favorably than S-As.
Conclusions
- Integrating HEI expert and S-A perspectives is crucial for effective dual career policy development.
- Tailored interventions and improved communication are vital to enhance S-A dual career experiences.
- Addressing country-specific disparities in support services is necessary for equitable development.
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