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Research on the run: moving methods and the charity ‘thon’
Citation
Palmer, C, Research on the run: moving methods and the charity thon', Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 8, (3) pp. 225-236. ISSN 2159-6778 (2016) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2016 Taylor & Francis
DOI: doi:10.1080/2159676X.2015.1129641
Abstract
This article explores the growing popularity of charity sporting events or
‘thons’ as an emergent fitness practice. To do this, I locate my analysis within
a discussion of the emergent trend towards moving methods in sport and
physical cultural studies research. Reflecting on some of the methodological
challenges and theoretical conundrums that arose from my involvement
as a runner-researcher in a qualitative research project that used a GoPro™
camera to capture the experiences of participating in the Mother’s Day
Classic; a major fundraising event for breast cancer research and education
in Australia, the article engages with broader theoretical and methodological
debates as to the application of moving methods in sport and physical
cultural studies.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | charity sporting events, sport and physical cultural studies research |
Research Division: | Human Society |
Research Group: | Sociology |
Research Field: | Urban sociology and community studies |
Objective Division: | Culture and Society |
Objective Group: | Sport, exercise and recreation |
Objective Field: | Recreation and leisure activities (excl. sport and exercise) |
UTAS Author: | Palmer, C (Professor Catherine Palmer) |
ID Code: | 105544 |
Year Published: | 2016 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 16 |
Deposited By: | School of Social Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2016-01-07 |
Last Modified: | 2019-02-15 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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