Enthusiasm versus reality: A job analysis of Chinese sport scientists
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Zhong, Y., Weldon, A., Dwyer, D., Bishop, C. and Li, Y. 2024. Enthusiasm versus reality: A job analysis of Chinese sport scientists. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541241231662
Type | Article |
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Title | Enthusiasm versus reality: A job analysis of Chinese sport scientists |
Authors | Zhong, Y., Weldon, A., Dwyer, D., Bishop, C. and Li, Y. |
Abstract | The aim of this study was to survey Chinese sport scientists to develop an understanding of their demographics, job characteristics, future career intentions, and opinions. This study adapted online survey and used convenience sampling to investigate the role of sport scientists across China. Ninety-seven practitioners across 18 provinces/municipalities participated in this study. Participants were typically married (70%), male (71%), aged between 30-39 (52%), and held a master’s degree (66%). Most participants were employed full-time (90%) by sport science institutes (66%), with a wide salary range, long working hours (≈48 hr per week) and irregular working time (40%). Most participants remained at the same institute (85%) throughout their career. The most frequent reason why sport scientists remained in their current position was “job enjoyment” (4.04/5). The most frequently reported issue encountered by participants was “opinion differences with sport coaches” (21%). The ability to “gain trust” and “communication” were deemed important in the role of a sport scientist. Approximately half (44%) of the participants were satisfied with their current position and employer, while others wanted promotion (34%) or to leave their role (11%). The results revealed that (1) China’s sport scientists are engaged in their current job mainly due to their enthusiasm, (2) their jobs are stable but highly demanding and relatively low paid. Poor working conditions and low retention are evident across Chinese sport scientist roles. Governing bodies should make efforts to improve the work conditions to improve the sustainability of sport scientist roles in the Chinese sport industry. |
Keywords | Burnout; career; demographics ; gender; multi-disciplinary team |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Journal | International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching |
ISSN | 1747-9541 |
Electronic | 2048-397X |
Publication dates | |
Online | 25 Feb 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 01 Feb 2024 |
Deposited | 12 Feb 2024 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | Zhong, Y., Weldon, A., Dwyer, D., Bishop, C., & Li, Y. (2024). Enthusiasm versus reality: A job analysis of Chinese sport scientists. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 0(0). Copyright © The Author(s) 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541241231662 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541241231662 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:001173110100001 |
Language | English |
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