Evolution of doping in elite sport from the perspective of social sciences: a narrative review

Authors

  • Elena García-Grimau Agencia Española Antidopaje
  • Arturo Casado Centro de Estudio del Deporte. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad Internacional Isabel I de Castilla
  • Ricardo de la Vega Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.80834

Keywords:

doping, social sciences, elite sport, prevention, attitudes

Abstract

Abstract. Considering that legislative, biomedical and psycho-social factors could be the cornerstones in antidoping research, the latter has been the latest to be developed. The aim of this study is to carry out an in-depth bibliographic review on the study of doping in elite sport from the perspective of the social sciences and to identify new anti-doping research challenges to improve prevention strategies in Spain. The review indicates that there are different theoretical models used to understand attitudes, intentions and behaviors towards doping. Similarly, there are many individual, social and sport-specific factors that can influence doping practice. Particularly in Spain, the evolution of the fight against doping has been quite late and it is necessary to promote more social science research, with greater coordination between researchers, anti-doping organizations and national sport federations.

Author Biographies

Elena García-Grimau, Agencia Española Antidopaje

Doctoranda Departamento de Educación Física, Deporte.y Motricidad Humana. Facultad de Formación de Profesorado y Educación. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Arturo Casado, Centro de Estudio del Deporte. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad Internacional Isabel I de Castilla

Centro de Estudio del Deporte. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos.

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad Internacional Isabel I de Castilla

Ricardo de la Vega, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Dpto. Educación Física, Deporte y Motricidad Humana.

Published

2021-01-01

How to Cite

García-Grimau, E., Casado, A., & de la Vega, R. (2021). Evolution of doping in elite sport from the perspective of social sciences: a narrative review. Retos, 39, 973–980. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.80834

Issue

Section

Theoretical systematic reviews and/or meta-analysis

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