Scandinavian perspectives on doping - a comparative policy analysis in relation to the international process of institutionalizing anti-doping
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Scandinavian perspectives on doping - a comparative policy analysis in relation to the international process of institutionalizing anti-doping. / Wagner, Ulrik; Hanstad, Dag Vidar.
I: International Journal of Sport Policy, Bind 3, Nr. 3, 2011, s. 355-372.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Scandinavian perspectives on doping - a comparative policy analysis in relation to the international process of institutionalizing anti-doping
AU - Wagner, Ulrik
AU - Hanstad, Dag Vidar
N1 - (Ekstern)
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - This study investigates why, unlike Sweden, Denmark and Norway have decided to establish independent national anti-doping agencies. Starting off from a new institutional perspective, a qualitative comparative method is applied, and this study outlines variables that enable us to explain the differences and similarities of the two approaches. It is concluded that Sweden differs because doping is regarded as a broader public health issue and thus administratively dealt with in an area not only concerned with sport, while Sweden has a tradition of low political interference in elite sport. Despite various differences, the similar solutions chosen by Denmark and Norway are explained by their focus on doping in elite sport, combined with a high political profile in anti-doping. Although one can argue in favour of sport as an example of a world-society culture with a huge institutionalizing impact, this study reveals a space open for national interpretation. Finally, this article discusses future challenges for the two models analysed.
AB - This study investigates why, unlike Sweden, Denmark and Norway have decided to establish independent national anti-doping agencies. Starting off from a new institutional perspective, a qualitative comparative method is applied, and this study outlines variables that enable us to explain the differences and similarities of the two approaches. It is concluded that Sweden differs because doping is regarded as a broader public health issue and thus administratively dealt with in an area not only concerned with sport, while Sweden has a tradition of low political interference in elite sport. Despite various differences, the similar solutions chosen by Denmark and Norway are explained by their focus on doping in elite sport, combined with a high political profile in anti-doping. Although one can argue in favour of sport as an example of a world-society culture with a huge institutionalizing impact, this study reveals a space open for national interpretation. Finally, this article discusses future challenges for the two models analysed.
KW - Organization of elite sports
KW - Qualitative comparative method
KW - UNESCO
KW - World Anti-Doping Agency
KW - World society
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84859387310&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/19406940.2011.596156
DO - 10.1080/19406940.2011.596156
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:84859387310
VL - 3
SP - 355
EP - 372
JO - International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics
JF - International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics
SN - 1940-6940
IS - 3
ER -
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