Kampsportens aggressionspotentiale - En kvalitativ undersøgelse af kampsportsudøvers oplevede aggression og personlig udvikling: En kvalitativ undersøgelse af kampsportsudøvers oplevede aggression og personlig udvikling

Abstract

Denne undersøgelse har til formål at kaste lys over kampsportverdenen som fænomen, samt hvordan kampsport påvirker ens aggression. Jeg har haft en stor interesse i at se kampsport som tilskuer, men jeg har aldrig selv dyrket kampsport. Det er en kvalitativ undersøgelse, hvor interviews af tre kampkunstnere er blevet brugt som dataindsamling. Hele tilgangen til undersøgelsen er baseret på de fænomenologisk-hermeneutiske tilgange, hvor hensigten er at skabe en større forståelse af kampsportverdenen, men også at give grobund for en diskussion om aggression og aggressionsterapi. De fleste betydelige teorier om aggression samt nogle af de seneste undersøgelser inden for kampsport er blevet inkluderet for at besvare min problemformulering. Resultatet af min forskning er, at det ser ud til, at der er et uudnyttet potentiale i aggressionsregulering gennem kampsport. Flere af informanterne taler positivt om kampsportens effekter, hvor de bruger ord som, styrker selvværd, selvtillid, selvkontrol og en generel ro i hverdagen. De føler, at de kan overføre deres færdigheder til andre steder end kampsportsarenaerne på en konstruktiv og ikke-udadvendt aggressiv måde. Undersøgelsen afsluttes med en teoretisk og metodisk diskussion, der er med til at skabe flere nuancer i opgaven. Der er også flere perspektiv -tanker, der kan være udgangspunktet for fremtidig forskning af fx MMA og aggression management. Der gives forslag til, hvad jeg synes skal undersøges i fremtiden, men også hvad opgavens begrænsninger er. Det er en lille prøve størrelse jeg har brugt. Samtidig er dette en kvalitativ undersøgelse, og den har også nogle svagheder. Det er ikke let at kvantificere resultaterne, men jeg tror, at med støtte fra den aktuelle forskning kan mine resultater være med til at understøtte teorien om, at ikke al aggression er dårlig, og faktisk kan det være sundt for den enkelte at lære sin egen aggression potentiel. Det vil styrke dig i fremtiden, samt give en større forståelse for, hvem du egentlig er som person.

This study aims to shed light on the martial arts world as a phenomenon, as well as how martial arts affect one's level of aggression. I have had a great interest in watching martial arts as a spectator, but I have never practiced martial arts myself. It is a qualitative study in which interviews of three martial artists have been used as data collection. The whole approach to the study is based on the phenomenological-hermeneutic approaches, where the intention is to create a greater understanding of the martial arts world, but also to provide a breeding ground for a discussion about aggression and aggression therapy. Most significant theories of aggression, as well as some of the latest research in martial arts, have been included to answer my problem formulation. The result of my research is that it seems that there is an untapped potential in aggression regulation through martial arts. Several of the informants speak positively about the effects of martial arts, where they use words such as, strengthen self-esteem, self-confidence, self-control, and a general calmer in everyday life. They feel that they can transfer their skills to places other than the martial arts arenas, in a constructive and non-extroverted aggressive manner. The study concludes with a theoretical and methodological discussion that helps to create more nuances in the assignment. There are also several perspective thoughts that may be the starting point for future research of e.g., MMA and aggression management. Suggestions are given as to what I think should be researched in the future, but also what the limitations of the task are. It's a small sample size I've used. At the same time, this is a qualitative study, and it also has some weaknesses. It is not easy to quantify the results, but I believe that with the support of the current research, my results can help to support the theory that not all aggression is bad and in fact it could be healthy for the individual to learn its own aggression potential. It will strengthen you in the future, as well as provide a greater understanding of who you really are as a person.

A master thesis from Aalborg University

Kampsportens aggressionspotentiale - En kvalitativ undersøgelse af kampsportsudøvers oplevede aggression og personlig udvikling: En kvalitativ undersøgelse af kampsportsudøvers oplevede aggression og personlig udvikling

[Martial arts aggression potential - A qualitative study of martial artists' perceived aggression and personal development: A qualitative study of martial artists' perceived aggression and personal development]