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Joanna Maranhão1,2, Sylvie Parent3,4, Camille Clermont4
1Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Antwerp, Belgium.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|September 24, 2025
Summary
Childhood interpersonal violence (IV) is prevalent in Brazilian high-performance sports, affecting 93% of athletes. Psychological violence and neglect are most common, highlighting an urgent need for safeguarding measures.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood interpersonal violence (IV) is a global concern in high-performance sports.
- Previous research on IV in sports is concentrated in the Global North.
- No prevalence studies on childhood IV exist for Brazilian athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of childhood IV among Brazilian high-performance athletes.
- To investigate gender differences in IV experiences.
- To identify risk factors associated with childhood IV in this population.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 857 high-performance Brazilian athletes.
- Data collected on experiences of psychological, physical, sexual violence, and neglect before age 18.
- Statistical analysis to explore prevalence, gender differences, and risk factors.
Main Results:
- 93% of athletes reported experiencing at least one form of childhood IV.
- Psychological violence and neglect were reported by 91%; sexual violence by 63%; physical violence by 55%.
- Professional contracts and team sports were risk factors for physical violence; professional contracts for psychological violence. Para-sport participation was associated with lower risk of psychological violence.
Conclusions:
- Childhood IV is a critical issue within Brazilian high-performance sports.
- Urgent need for targeted safeguarding policies and interventions.
- Findings emphasize the importance of sport-specific prevention strategies.
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