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ArticleJournal of athletic training2022

Secondary School Athletic Trainers' Experiences With Organizational Conflict: A Comparison Across Employment Models.

Alicia M Pike Lacy, Thomas G Bowman, Robert A Huggins, Monica R Lininger, Craig R Denegar, Douglas J Casa, Stephanie M Singe

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Article in Journal of athletic training, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Alicia M Pike LacyDepartment of Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Athletic Training, University of Maine, Orono.
Thomas G BowmanDepartment of Athletic Training, University of Lynchburg, VA.
Robert A HugginsKorey Stringer Institute, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
Monica R LiningerDepartment of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Craig R DenegarDoctor of Physical Therapy Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
Douglas J CasaKorey Stringer Institute, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
Stephanie M SingeAthletic Training Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
University of Connecticut · USNorthern Arizona University · USUniversity of Lynchburg · USUniversity of Maine · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextAthletic training is a multifaceted profession characterized by interpersonal relationships and a team approach to care. Collaborative relationships, by nature, open the door to conflict, which has been reported frequently in the collegiate athletic setting. However, secondary school athletic trainers' (ATs') experiences with conflict and pressure in their role are not readily understood.

objectiveTo measure the extent and sources of stress, pressure, and conflict within the secondary school athletic training setting and determine if differences exist across employment characteristics.

designCross-sectional study.

settingSecondary school athletics. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsSecondary school ATs (n = 725, age = 39.8 ± 10.5 years, years certified = 16.7 ± 9.7, years in current role = 10.6 ± 7.8).

main outcome measuresParticipants were asked to reply to an online questionnaire with quantitative measures pertaining to organizational conflict and workplace dynamic. Employment type (school district employee, school district teacher, medical or university facility, independent contractor) and status (full time, part time) served as independent variables. Likert-scale scores (1 = strongly agree to 5 = strongly disagree; 1 = always to 5 = never) and perceived sources of stress, pressure, and conflict were the dependent variables. Analyses consisted of Kruskal-Wallis tests with Mann-Whitney U post hoc tests and odds ratios to assess associations between variables of interest.

resultsWe obtained a 15.3% response rate (725/4745). Although the ATs reported experiencing conflict and pressure, these experiences were relatively infrequent and not universal. Compared with part-time ATs, full-time ATs described higher ratings of strong relationships with coaches (P = .003) and principals (P = .002). The most frequently identified sources of conflict were parents (59%) and coaches (53.9%), followed by athletes (32.6%). Full-time ATs were 1.6 times more likely to report experiencing conflict with a coach than part-time ATs (odds ratio = 1.550, 95% CI = 1.037, 2.317; P = .040).

conclusionsSecondary school ATs' experiences regarding organizational conflict were relatively positive. Instances of pressure and conflict were noted, though relatively infrequently, and these experiences were largely uninfluenced by employment type.

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SportsSports MedicineAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEmploymentHumansMiddle AgedSchoolsSurveys and Questionnairesinterpersonal conflictjob-related stress

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PMCPMC9875699
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