Benevolent paternalism and player transition in Fiji soccer: insights from the Global South
Although better sport coaching and sport psychology can contribute, they need to be conducted in a culturally appropriate way where Indigenous Fijian and Fiji Indian cultures are worked with, and benevolently paternal administrators and coaches are not cast aside or marginalized.
Authors
- Sheikh A. Tanzil
- Kieran E. James
- Henry D. Tuidraki
Institutions
- Creative Technology (Singapore) (SG)
- University of the South Pacific - Samoa Campus (WS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1678889
- Primary Topic
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00