Maria Kavussanu

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Maria Kavussanu

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Maria’s main research interest is morality in sport. She has conducted research on this topic for the last 15 years. Some of the research questions Maria is trying to answer are: What are the personal and social factors that are associated with prosocial behaviours, such as helping and supporting one’s teammates, and playing by the rules? Why are some athletes inclined to cheat, be aggressive toward other players, and use illegal substances to enhance their performance? How can we create an environment where prosocial behaviours can flourish, and what are the consequences of prosocial and antisocial behaviours for the recipient? Dr Kavussanu’s second research interest is motivation in sport. She is interested in understanding the conditions that optimise athletes’ motivation in training and competition contexts. Finally, she is interested in anxiety and performance under pressure.

Dr Kavussanu has supervised or co-supervised 8 PhD students to completion, and most of them are now university lecturers.

1995 …2024

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  • 2024

    Antecedents and consequences of moral behavior in sport

    Kavussanu, M., Boardley, I. & Stanger, N., Mar 2024, Social Psychology in Sport. Davis, L., Keegan, R. & Jowett, S. (eds.). 2nd ed. Human Kinetics

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  • 2023

    Ready, Steady, Go: Competition in Sport

    Kavussanu, M., Cooke, A. & Jones, M., 22 Mar 2023, Oxford handbook on the psychology of competition. Garcia, S. M., Tor, A. & Elliot, A. J. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. C23P1–C23S18 (Oxford Library of Psychology).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed)

  • 2018

    Self-regulation in sports learning and performance

    Kitsantas, A., Kavussanu, M., Corbatto, D. & van de Pol, P., 2018, Handbook of self-regulation of learning and performance. Schunk, D. & Green, J. (eds.). 2nd ed. Routledge, p. 194-207 13 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

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  • The Coach’s Role on Moral Behaviour in Sport

    Kavussanu, M. & Hodge, K., Dec 2018, Professional Advances in Sports Coaching: Research and Practice. Thelwell, R. & Dicks, M. (eds.). Routledge

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  • 2016

    Doping in Soccer: A Moral Psychology Perspective

    Kavussanu, M., 23 Nov 2016, Science and Football VIII: The Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress on Science and Football. Bangsbo, J., Krustrup, P., Riis Hansen, P., Ottesen, L., Pfister, G. & Elbe, A. M. (eds.). New York: Routledge, p. 221-229

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  • Prosocial and antisocial behaviors in sport organizations

    Kavussanu, M. & Stanger, N., 14 Oct 2016, The Organizational Psychology of Sport: Key Issues and Practical Applications. Wagstaff, C. (ed.). Routledge, p. 176-192 16 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  • 2015

    Moral disengagement and doping

    Kavussanu, M., 16 Jul 2015, The psychology of doping in sport. Barkoukis, V., Lazuras, L. & Tsorbatzoudis, H. (eds.). Routledge, p. 151-164 14 p. Chapter 11

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  • 2012

    Moral behavior in sport

    Kavussanu, M., 6 Sept 2012, The Oxford handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology . Murphy, S. (ed.). Oxford University Press, p. 364-383

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

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