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.

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Published
2026-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1678889
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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Benevolent paternalism and player transition in Fiji soccer: insights from the Global South

Sheikh A. Tanzil, Kieran E. James, Henry D. Tuidraki
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Sport Psychology and Performance
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Benevolent paternalism and player transition in Fiji soccer: insights from the Global South

Sheikh A. Tanzil, Kieran E. James, Henry D. Tuidraki
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Abstract

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.

Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingVol. 8
Creative Technology (Singapore) (SG), University of the South Pacific - Samoa Campus (WS)
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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