inability to have close relationships with others ( Woodman, Hardy, Barlow, & Le Scanff, 2010 ). At the other end of the health continuum, qualitative researchers in leisure studies and sport psychology have shown that extreme-sport participation enhances mental health and well-being ( Brymer & Schweitzer
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Extreme Sport, Identity, and Well-Being: A Case Study and Narrative Approach to Elite Skyrunning
Kerry R. McGannon, Lara Pomerleau-Fontaine, and Jenny McMahon
Lessons Learned in Supporting Women With Prediabetes Through Maintaining Diet and Exercise Behavior Changes Beyond a Diabetes-Prevention Counseling Program
Corliss Bean, Tineke Dineen, and Mary Jung
program housed at the local YMCA (70% women; Bean, Dineen, et al., 2019 ). This case study is part of a larger project that used a longitudinal approach to qualitatively explore women’s experiences throughout their behavior-change journey during and after participation in a diabetes-prevention program
An Examination of a Dissonance-Based Body Image Promotion Intervention: A Case Study of Youth Female Soccer Players
Katherine E. Hirsch, Irene L. Muir, Krista J. Munroe-Chandler, and Todd M. Loughead
intervention was examined using quantitative methods at pre- and postintervention and qualitative methods at 1-week postintervention. A case study approach was used as “it offers a non-experimental approach to evaluation that provides a more holistic evaluative picture” ( Mahoney et al., 2002 , p. 438
Experiencing the Social Environment of a Canoe Kayak Club: A Case Study of a Special Olympics Program
Krystn Orr, M. Blair Evans, Katherine A. Tamminen, and Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos
perspective was taken given that the topic (e.g., social environment) and methods (multiple qualitative) aim to capture the subjectivity and complexity of the SO paddling program. We gained institutional ethics approval from the University of Toronto. Timeline A summary of the methods and methodology is shown
Implementation of an App-Based Blended Mindfulness Intervention in a Bundesliga Youth Academy Targeting Goalkeepers: A Case Study
Christoph Kittler, Lukas Stenzel, Darko Jekauc, and Oliver Stoll
Fletcher ( 2017 ), the focus of this study lies on the process evaluation, which is based on quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data consist of recorded training time with and without the app to evaluate whether the intervention could ensure an appropriate engagement. The qualitative data
Case Studies of Olympic Medalist Coach–Athlete Relationships: A Retrospective Analysis Prior to and During the Olympics
Brian Zuleger and Rick McGuire
high-performance coaches (e.g., Hodgson et al., 2017 ; Lara-Bercial & Mallett, 2016 ; Swann et al., 2015 ). Methodology A case study approach based on qualitative methodology was used as it fit this rare and unique set of participants. Case study research has been used to explore relationships in
“Don’t Be Stupid, Stupid!” Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques to Reduce Irrational Beliefs and Enhance Focus in a Youth Tennis Player
Richard A. Sille, Martin J. Turner, and Martin R. Eubank
clients often like to have a summary report to review. In this case, Tom accepted my offer to provide something tangible. Based on qualitative feedback received during and after the sessions, from both Tom and his father, I was confident the intervention would help Tom perform more consistently and
Shifting Attributions, Shaping Behavior: A Brief Intervention With Youth Tennis Players
Zoe Louise Moffat, Paul Joseph McCarthy, and Bryan McCann
method: What is it and how do I use it? Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise & Health, 9 ( 4 ), 514 – 531 . https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2017.1331501 10.1080/2159676X.2017.1331501 Ericsson , K.A. , & Simon , H.A. ( 1993 ). Protocol analysis: Verbal reports as data ( 2nd ed. ). MIT
“We React Less. We React Differently. We React Better”: A Case Study of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Olympic Referee Performance
Mattia Piffaretti and Benjamin Carr
-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ; Baer et al., 2006 ) was used to measure pre- and postintervention awareness. In addition, a quantitative questionnaire on the frequency and usefulness of the tools used and a qualitative questionnaire on the intervention developed by the first author were used for the final
Mindfulness in Sport: An Intervention for a Choking-Susceptible Athlete
Jenna Hussey, Robert Weinberg, and Arash Assar
qualitative and quantitative measurements were taken, as this helped triangulate data, add complimentary validity, and enhance internal validity (see Patton, 2002 ). Through the client’s evaluation of the intervention and personal reflections on what worked and what did not, this study sought to support and