Citation

Gendron M, Frenette E, Debarbieux E, Bodin D. Int. J. Violence School 2011; 2011(12): 90-111.

Affiliation

Université du Québec à Rimouski; Université de Laval; Université de Bordeaux 2; Université de Rennes 2.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of violence in amateur soccer across Quebec, based on the form of violence (verbal and physical bullying, physical violence) and the role of players involved (witness, victim or aggressor). The Questionnaire d’enquête sur le climat dans le soccer amateur au Québec (Gendron, Debarbieux, Bodin & Frenette, 2006) was completed by 609 players aged 12 to 17 who were enrolled in a soccer-study program. Analyses show that boys exhibit higher levels of violence compared to girls in each form of violence and in each player role. Results are discussed based on available literature.