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40% of Americans Face Abuse in Sports Culture

3/5/2025

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A striking study from Ohio State University uncovers that nearly 40% of adult Americans have endured mistreatment in sports, encompassing psychological, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Surveying 3,849 adults, the research reveals that such mistreatment is often rooted in weight, gender, and race, shedding light on the urgent need to address toxic elements in sports culture.

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Story summary

A striking study from Ohio State University uncovers that nearly 40% of adult Americans have endured mistreatment in sports, encompassing psychological, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Surveying 3,849 adults, the research reveals that such mistreatment is often rooted in weight, gender, and race, shedding light on the urgent need to address toxic elements in sports culture.