Hope for a Better Future in an Uncertain Present: A Social Justice Reflection in Sport Psychology

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Bernadette “Bernie” ComptonSchool of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.2021-0075
Keywords:
equity; graduate student; inclusion; personal journey
First Published Online:
23 May 2022
In Print:
Volume 16: Issue 4
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439–452
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In recent years, some sport psychology professionals have called for research and praxis embracing social justice, intersectionality, and inclusion. This special issue in the Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology also points toward the importance of embracing social justice work within the field. In the following article, I share my journey and reflections about my experience with social justice and sport psychology. The story is deeply personal and provides examples I have found integral in my journey. Recommendations from my personal journey will be provided for sport psychology professionals interested in social justice work.

Address author correspondence to comptob@bgsu.edu., https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7108-9215.

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