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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon

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@qrseh.bsky.social The weight of stigma: Charlie and the fragility of bodies in the age of lightness #homophobia #body #fatphobia #stigma #stories
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The weight of stigma: Charlie and the fragility of bodies in the age of lightness
This study examines the intersectionality between obesity and homosexuality, focusing on how the intersectional stigmatisation of these identities produces distinct experiences of exclusion, vulner...
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by Brett Smith — Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith

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New paper '25 years of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology: How Did it Go? & What Now?'

We talk about fallacies, interviewing, AI, digital methods, story completion, analysis & physical activity guidelines!

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25 years of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology: How Did it Go? and What Now?
Qualitative research in sport and exercise psychology has grown over the last 25 years. The number of papers published in journals like Psychology of …
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon

qrsesociety.bsky.social
🚀 Get ready for QRSE 2026!

🔗 All the details you need are here: www.qrsesoc.com/conference

📅 Abstract submissions open 15th September 2025 - mark your calendars and start preparing your best work!

#QRSE2026 #QualitativeResearch
QRSE Conference
The International Conference on Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise was established by Professor David Gilbourne. The first 3 conferences were held over a 15 year period in Liverpool (twice) an...
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by Kerry R. McGannon

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by Kerry R. McGannon — Reposted by: Brett Smith

qrseh.bsky.social
Thanks Prof. A-C - yes!!!

#cfp - using novel & rigorous qualitative methods/methodologies from multiple fields & on less explored topics on motherhood & high performance sport.

@qrsesociety.bsky.social @brettsmithprof.bsky.social @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social @youlia83.bsky.social
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Jacquelyn Allen-Collinson @jacquelynac.bsky.social · Jun 16
This #cfp call for papers might be of interest to academic colleagues: idrottsforum.org/call-for-pap...
#motherhood high #performance #sport #qualitative #research
Call for Papers | “Advancing Qualitative Research on Motherhood and High Performance Sport”, Special Issue of Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health | Call ends January 31, 2026
This special issue will build on this research by centralizing novel, innovative, and rigorous qualitative research methods/methodologies to expand understanding of less explored topics, in the mother...
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by Jacquelyn Allen‐Collinson — Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith, Jacquelyn Allen‐Collinson

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This #cfp call for papers might be of interest to academic colleagues: idrottsforum.org/call-for-pap...
#motherhood high #performance #sport #qualitative #research
Call for Papers | “Advancing Qualitative Research on Motherhood and High Performance Sport”, Special Issue of Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health | Call ends January 31, 2026
This special issue will build on this research by centralizing novel, innovative, and rigorous qualitative research methods/methodologies to expand understanding of less explored topics, in the mother...
idrottsforum.org
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon

qrsesociety.bsky.social
Mark your calendars - **New deadline for QRSE LATAM 2025 abstracts**

Abstract submission deadline: June 30
Results notification until August 4

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QRSE LATAM 2025 Abstract Submission Form / Formulario para recepción de resúmenes QRSE LATAM 2025
We are pleased to announce that in 2025, from 4 December to 5 December (2 days), the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación (UNIACC), Universidad Metro...
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon

qrsesociety.bsky.social
📢 Important Announcement 📢

Due to the 2026 World Cup being hosted in Toronto this June, the 2026 QRSE Conference has been rescheduled to May 11–14, 2026.

Stay tuned for updates on registration, accommodations, and abstract submissions! #QRSE2026
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon

yawbaffour.bsky.social
An ethnographic study on the use of smartwatches in Ghanaian fitness spaces published in @qrseh.bsky.social

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The fitness boom and the pursuit of body ideals: domesticating the use of smartwatches in Ghanaian fitness spaces
This study explores the use of smartwatches within fitness spaces in Ghana. As part of the fitness boom, the pursuit of body ideals has become increasingly intertwined with digital self-tracking, h...
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by Kerry R. McGannon

qrseh.bsky.social
Here's the link to @drstephbk.bsky.social work on running & interviews - give it a read:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #qualitative #running #mobilemethods
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon

qrsesociety.bsky.social
More exciting news: We have launched a new mentorship programme - the application is live - sign up to be a mentor or mentee by April 11th - forms.office.com/e/gzt2S4G3pB - spread the news!
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith

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#openaccess!
@drsamthrower.bsky.social @obu-hst-research.bsky.social & colleagues: Grow through what you go through: a multiple-case study of competitive bodybuilders’ experiences of managing the demands of the sport
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#brookes #oa
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Grow through what you go through: a multiple-case study of competitive bodybuilders’ experiences of learning to manage the demands of their engagement in the sport
To date, most research amongst competitive bodybuilders has focused on highlighting the demands of competitive bodybuilding, competitors’ emotional and behavioural responses to these demands, and t...
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith

durhamimh.bsky.social
Plenty to look forward to this month in The Moving Bodies Lab! A hybrid seminar with Meridith Griffin (McMaster) and a one-day interdisciplinary methodologies workshop exploring slowness, stillness and how this relates to health & wellbeing. Find out more!
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The Moving Bodies Lab Events Bulletin
What's on at the Moving Bodies Lab in March 2025
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith

qrsesociety.bsky.social
🚨 Exciting opportunity for members🚨

Applications are open until 28th Feb for Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These offer a space for networking/knowledge sharing. SIGs focus on philosophical, methodological, or methods-based interests.

For more info, check the members area on the QRSE website.
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by Brett Smith — Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon

brettsmithprof.bsky.social
Co-production Impact Qualitative

New chapter on co-production and impact available !

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(PDF) Co-production and impact
PDF | There has in recent years been a growth of interest in co-production (Masterson, Areskoug Josefsson, Robert, Nylander, & Kjellström, 2022). This... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
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by Brett Smith — Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith

brettsmithprof.bsky.social
Moving Social Work - New podcast about why social workers should - as trusted professionals - have conversations about physical activity.

Thanks @researchip.bsky.social @durhamimh.bsky.social @dusportexsci.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social

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Moving Social Work
This podcast discussion focuses on health and wellbeing, exploring how exercise can make a real difference to social workers and those they work with.
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Audrey R. Giles

margaretrroller.bsky.social
"COREQ & Situating Research Values"-A reflection on @ginnybraun.bsky.social & @vicclarke.bsky.social (2024) who argue that COREQ serves to “normalise certain standards as universal...[threatening] #qualitative quality" rather than "situated...in relation to our wider research values" bit.ly/4cq5c8D
COREQ & Situating Research Values
Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research or COREQ (Tong et al., 2007) has been widely discussed in the literature. COREQ consists of a 32-item “checklist” which “w…
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by Kerry R. McGannon

qrseh.bsky.social
Volume 17(1) - 2025 - what a great collection of #qualitativeresearch to start off 2025. We're here to promote QRSEH work & scholars! Give us a follow! #sportandexercise #qualitative
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Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
Volume 17, Issue 1 of Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
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by Kerry R. McGannon — Reposted by: Brett Smith

qrseh.bsky.social
QRSEH first post - and it's beauty - check out this #qualitative study on #wellbeing #paralympians #olympians
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Lisa Trainor @lisatrainor.bsky.social · Feb 17
Happy to share our new paper on Olympic and Paralympic athletes' well-being #athletewellbeing #sportpsychology #qualitativeresearch doi.org/10.1080/2159...
What is an athlete's psychological well-being? Constructing concepts with Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Although psychological well-being (PWB) in athletes is receiving increased scrutiny, there is some confusion about what constitutes PWB in elite sport. Psychological well-being (eudaimonia) is asso...
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Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith

lisatrainor.bsky.social
Happy to share our new paper on Olympic and Paralympic athletes' well-being #athletewellbeing #sportpsychology #qualitativeresearch doi.org/10.1080/2159...
What is an athlete's psychological well-being? Constructing concepts with Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Although psychological well-being (PWB) in athletes is receiving increased scrutiny, there is some confusion about what constitutes PWB in elite sport. Psychological well-being (eudaimonia) is asso...
doi.org
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by Michael Larkin — Reposted by: Kerry R. McGannon, Brett Smith, Virginia Braun , and 2 more

ipanalysis.bsky.social
Uncharacteristcally long 🧵 (sorry) re: #Qualitative methodologies, science, and 'AI'.

As Qualitative researchers, we should definitely care and remain curious about what 'good work' can look like - but we should be very wary about assuming that a focus on 'rigour' will address this question. 1/13
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