Deception In Competitive Sports: A Multifaceted Exploration Of Causes, Methods, And Implications
Keywords:
Deception, sports ethics, doping, match-fixing, fair play
Abstract
Sports deception is still a widespread problem that goes beyond national, cultural, and historical borders, despite being frequently presented as a departure from the fundamentals of fair play. This paper examines the phenomenon of cheating in sports by exploring its underlying causes, methods, and consequences. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the study investigates the psychological, sociocultural, and economic factors driving athletes and stakeholders to engage in dishonest practices. The study classifies common cheating techniques and evaluates their wider consequences providing a scientific understanding of how communities and sports organizations might address this issue while maintaining sports' integrity.
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3. Bar-Eli, M., Schein, S., & Tenenbaum, G. (2016). Diving in soccer: The ethics of simulation and the role of referees. European Journal of Sport Science, 16(4), 320-327.
4. Coakley, J. (2021). Sports in society: Issues and controversies (12th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
5. Donnelly, P. (2009). Peer pressure and the ethics of sport: The role of teammates in influencing athletes' decisions. Sport, Ethics and Philosophy, 3(3), 288-299.
6. Duggan, M., & Levitt, S. D. (2002). The economics of match-fixing in sports. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 16(3), 169-184.
7. Festinger, L. (1957). A theory of cognitive dissonance. Stanford University Press.
8. Geeraert, A. (2018). Sports corruption and the challenge of preventing cheating in professional sports. International Journal of Sports Policy and Politics, 10(2), 229-247.
9. Haigh, J. (2018). The ball-tampering scandal and its impact on cricket: A case study. Cricket Studies Review, 7(1), 15-27.
10. Hill, A. (2013). Match-fixing scandals in cricket: An overview. The International Journal of Sport and Society, 3(3), 45-58.
11. Hodge, K., Gillet, D., & Lonsdale, C. (2013). The role of psychological factors in doping: A review. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 11(4), 380-398.
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15. Smith, A., & Waddington, I. (2021). Sport, ethics and society: The role of competition and the quest for victory. Sport in Society, 24(1), 112-124.
16. Taylor, T. (2014). Money and fame in professional sports: The economic drivers of unethical behavior. Journal of Sports Economics, 15(5), 455-472.
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18. WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). (2022). Annual Report 2022. World Anti-Doping Agency.
How to Cite
Dr. Prasannakumaran K, & Dr. Sunil Alphonse. (1). Deception In Competitive Sports: A Multifaceted Exploration Of Causes, Methods, And Implications. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(2), 1326-1331. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i2.1785
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