Athlete’s philanthropy and social responsibility communication on social media during COVID-19

  1. JAVIER ABUÍN-PENAS 1
  2. KATHERINE BABIAK 2
  3. MARÍA JOSÉ MARTÍNEZ-PATIÑO 1
  1. 1 Universidade de Vigo
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    Universidade de Vigo

    Vigo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05rdf8595

  2. 2 University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
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    University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

    Ann Arbor, Estados Unidos

    ROR https://ror.org/00jmfr291

Revista:
Journal of Human Sport and Exercise: JHSE

ISSN: 1988-5202

Ano de publicación: 2022

Volume: 17

Número: 1

Páxinas: 225-234

Tipo: Artigo

DOI: 10.14198/JHSE.2022.171.20 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openRUA editor

Outras publicacións en: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise: JHSE

Resumo

As the world feels the impact of the coronavirus, the role of sport and philanthropy has merged as a venue for generating social impact and providing relief to those in need. This research focuses on the social responsibility and philanthropic mobilization of professional athletes to address urgent social needs during the COVID-19 crisis. In particular, the study focuses on the role that social media plays in the communication of these socially responsible activities developed by professional athletes. This study examined how the various ways that athletes are giving back and the messaging strategies related to the impact of COVID-19. By doing that, the authors identified three key areas: Awareness Raising and Advocacy; Calls to Action and Engagement; Information Sharing and Communication. Other relevant insights into philanthropic and social responsibility strategies and approaches were identified (e.g., direct giving, fundraising, awareness raising, mobilizing networks, or information sharing). The paper also discusses the potential responses and outcomes garnered by communicating these efforts and offers insights into how professional athletes can maximize their social impact around the world during crisis during crises such as the COVID-19.

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