Examining Elite Parasport Athletes with Sport Involvement and Sports Equipment

• Autores: Marion E. Hambrick, Mary A. Hums, Glenna G. Bower, Eli A. Wolff
• Localización: Adapted physical activity quaterly, ISSN 0736-5829, Vol. 32, Nº. 1, 2015, págs. 1-18
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Elite athletes require the most advanced sports equipment to maintain their competitive edge, but manufacturers cannot always satisfy these athletes’ specific equipment needs. Sport involvement can influence sports-equipment selections and is described as the process by which individuals rely on attitudes and belief systems to make sports-related consumption decisions. This study involved semistructured interviews with 5 elite Parasport athletes to identify and analyze the role of sport involvement in their selection of sports equipment. The results revealed that the athletes identified product limitations, created a collaborative environment, and promoted a culture of innovation to develop new sports products and address existing limitations. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed