SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 2004
STP11606S

Intimidation in Ice Hockey: An Exploratory Assessment

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The purpose of this investigation was to examine the components of intimidation in ice hockey and to determine their effects on players, coaches, and referees. In a pilot test, hockey coaches (N = 17) from three levels of participation were invited to an informal, exploratory symposium to assess their opinions on the role of intimidation in ice hockey. The following themes emerged: a) coaches' behavior and expectations, b) observable behavior, c) player's perceived role, and d) sociological factors. A preliminary intimidation model was developed. A survey including 80 open- ended questionnaires designed to stimulate discussion on the definition of intimidation, methods used to intimidate, and factors perceived as intimidating, was distributed to players (N = 66), coaches (N = 8), and referees (N = 6). The data were analyzed using qualitative methods [1,2] and intimidation was defined. Results support a theoretical model, which serves as a point of departure for future research and visually depicts the components of intimidation and their interactions.

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Crawford, BJ
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center
Stuart, MJ
Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Smith, AM
Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN
Brennan, RD
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center
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Developed by Committee: F08
Pages: 26–39
DOI: 10.1520/STP11606S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5493-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-3473-7