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Degrowth principles can foster resource sharing and community-centric practices in sports to combat climate change.

Integrating Degrowth principles into the sports industry can shift focus from constant economic growth to sustainable practices by emphasizing resource sharing and community-based, low-impact approaches.

International Review for the Sociology of Sport · 2024

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Key Findings

  • 01The sports sector needs to move beyond the belief in constant economic growth.
  • 02Sharing resources and ensuring inclusive access are crucial for addressing climate change.
  • 03Adopting community-centric and low-impact practices is essential for sustainability.
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Application

Design takeaway

Rethink sports business models to prioritize ecological sustainability and community well-being over perpetual economic growth, focusing on shared resources and reduced environmental impact.

How to apply

When designing sports events or products, consider how to maximize resource utilization, encourage community participation, and minimize environmental impact through shared infrastructure or equipment.

Project actions

  • 01Consider how your design project can promote resource sharing among users.
  • 02Investigate how community involvement can reduce the environmental impact of a sports activity.
  • 03Explore alternative business models that don't rely on constant growth.
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Method & Evidence

AimHow can Degrowth principles be integrated into the sports industry to foster resource sharing and community-centric, low-impact practices in response to accelerated climate change?
MethodParticipatory mixed-method approach involving backcasting and a Delphi survey.
ProcedureThe study employed a backcasting method to envision a sustainable future for sports and a Delphi survey to gather expert opinions on strategic awareness of climate change and potential solutions.
Sample21 sports experts
ContextSports industry and climate change adaptation

Variables

IVIntegration of Degrowth principles
DVResource sharing, community-centric practices, low-impact approaches
CVClimate change awareness, sports industry context
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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • +Utilizes a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative expert insights with structured survey techniques.
  • +Addresses a critical and timely issue at the intersection of sports, economics, and environmental science.

Limitations

The Delphi method relies on expert consensus, which might overlook novel or dissenting viewpoints. The scope is limited to the sports industry.

Reliability & validity

The Delphi method aims for consensus among experts, enhancing the validity of findings. Reliability would depend on the consistency of expert responses and the rigor of the backcasting process.

Think critically

To what extent can the principles of Degrowth be practically implemented in a highly commercialized global sports industry without significant economic disruption?

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Design Principles

"Prioritize ecological and social resilience over relentless economic expansion in design and operational strategies."

The sports industry, like many sectors, faces increasing pressure to address its environmental footprint. This research suggests a paradigm shift away from growth-at-all-costs towards models that prioritize ecological well-being and community resilience, offering a framework for long-term viability.

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What This Means for Your Design

This study suggests that instead of always trying to grow bigger, the sports world should focus on sharing resources and being kinder to the environment to deal with climate change.

How to use in your project

  • 1.Use the findings to justify a design approach that prioritizes sustainability and community.
  • 2.Reference the study when discussing the environmental impact of sports and potential mitigation strategies.
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Add to My Project

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Quick Cite

(2024). Navigating the playing field: Reimagining the sports industry in the face of accelerated climate change. International Review for the Sociology of Sport. https://doi.org/10.1177/10126902241268256 Retrieved from https://designdex.org/study/252bb1b5-e1c5-4620-8da2-366d843c38bc/degrowth-principles-can-foster-resource-sharing-and-community-centric-practices-in-sports-to-combat-climate-change

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This research highlights the need for the sports industry to adopt Degrowth principles, emphasizing resource sharing and community-centric, low-impact practices to address climate change. This suggests a design approach that moves beyond maximizing growth towards fostering ecological resilience and inclusive access.

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Source

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

Navigating the playing field: Reimagining the sports industry in the face of accelerated climate change

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Questions about this research

What does the research say about degrowth principles can foster resource sharing and community-centric practices in sports to combat climate change?
Rethink sports business models to prioritize ecological sustainability and community well-being over perpetual economic growth, focusing on shared resources and reduced environmental impact. Evidence: International Review for the Sociology of Sport (2024).
Why does "Degrowth principles can foster resource sharing and community-centric practices in sports to combat climate change." matter for design?
The sports industry, like many sectors, faces increasing pressure to address its environmental footprint. This research suggests a paradigm shift away from growth-at-all-costs towards models that prioritize ecological well-being and community resilience, offering a framework for long-term viability.
How can designers apply this research?
Rethink sports business models to prioritize ecological sustainability and community well-being over perpetual economic growth, focusing on shared resources and reduced environmental impact.
What were the main findings?
The sports sector needs to move beyond the belief in constant economic growth.. Sharing resources and ensuring inclusive access are crucial for addressing climate change.. Adopting community-centric and low-impact practices is essential for sustainability.
What research method was used?
Participatory mixed-method approach involving backcasting and a Delphi survey. with 21 sports experts.
How strong is the evidence?
Evidence strength is rated Strong effect, based on a 2024 journal from International Review for the Sociology of Sport.
What should I do differently in my next project?
When designing sports events or products, consider how to maximize resource utilization, encourage community participation, and minimize environmental impact through shared infrastructure or equipment.
What are the limitations?
The study's findings are based on expert opinion and may not fully represent the diverse perspectives within the entire sports industry or the general public.
Is there evidence that climate change affects design outcomes?
Experts identified resource sharing, inclusive access, and community-focused, low-impact practices as key strategies for the sports industry to address climate change, moving away from a growth-centric model. The sports industry, like many sectors, faces increasing pressure to address its environmental footprint. This Source: International Review for the Sociology of Sport (2024).
Where does this sports industry research apply?
Sports industry and climate change adaptation It sits within sustainability research on designdex.org.

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climate change design research · evidence on climate change · does climate change improve design outcomes · sports industry studies for designers · climate change and sports industry findings · sustainability research evidence