Interpersonal violence in sport

In this study, how they experience the phenomenon of violence in the relations between the actors in the field of sports, their tendency to violence and the culture they created in the field were examined. Athletes declared that they were frequently exposed to physical, psychological, economic and sexual violence by people who were superior to them in terms of age and status. Among the athletes, on the other hand, we encountered examples of peer bullying, which is fed by displays of power based on the desire to create hierarchy and hegemony. The quantitative findings of the study showed that the violence tendency of the athletes who were exposed to violence was high. The quantitative and qualitative findings of the study showed that the athletes who were exposed to violence avoided complaining about this situation, did not believe that anything could be done, and did not know the complaint procedures. It was understood that the athletes experienced sadness, depression, fear, motivation disorder and strong concerns about losing their sports life after being exposed to violence. In addition, the findings; It has been revealed that athletes experience important problems such as incorrect training periods specific to their branches, lack of knowledge about competition and camp programs, injury, loss of performance, psychological disorders, weight problems, not being able to participate in international competitions, and not being able to make career planning due to arbitrary practices made by managers. Athletes who were exposed to any form of violence stated that they changed clubs or coaches. Some athletes said they had to quit the sport. We understood that training of trainers, sports managers, policy documents and practices that protect athletes will play a role in reducing violent behavior in the field. Keywords: Violence, Types of Violence, Sexual Harassment, Peer Bullying, Interpersonal Violent Behaviors.