Browsing by Author "Kuroda Y"

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A Kaupapa Māori, culturally progressive, narrative review of literature on sport, ethnicity and inclusion
(Taylor and Francis Group on behalf of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 9/04/2019) Hapeta J; Palmer F; Kuroda Y; Hermansson G
This Kaupapa Māori narrative review identifies themes in literature concerning sport, ethnicity and inclusion, from an indigenous ‘culturally progressive’ perspective. Scholars suggest that sport influences national identity and in Aotearoa/New Zealand, rugby is a rich site for examining such connections. Inclusiveness within sport is an expressed desire, although the academic scrutiny on this is limited. This study identifies and examines themes within literature (2008–2017), using a ‘Ngā Poutama Whetū’ culturally progressive review process, contributing nuanced understandings from the content. Results suggest that racist othering, representations and practices of ethnic minority exclusion are a reality in sport, although, locally, at least, the ‘cultural climate’ in sport strives for greater ethnic inclusivity. Conclusions suggest that current research in this domain is largely theoretical, insofar as challenges to organisations, power and privilege. However, future research should explore participants’ lived experiences at the intersections of ethnicity and inclusion in sport.
Comparison of metamotivational dominance and cultural identity between Japanese national team and Māori All Blacks rugby players
(Elsevier, 28/11/2017) Kuroda Y; Palmer F; Nakazawa M
This pilot study used a reversal theory framework to examine metamotivational dominance of rugby players on the Māori All Blacks (MABs) squad of New Zealand and the Japanese National Team (JNT). Since the two groups have different cultural team demographics, cultural identity was also examined. Twenty six players from the MABs and 31 from the JNT completed questionnaires on metamotivational dominance and cultural identity. In terms of metamotivational dominance, the findings indicated that the MABs were more playful minded and spontaneous oriented than the JNT. Regarding cultural identity, the JNT showed a greater knowledge of their own culture and higher comfort level in their cultural context, while the MABs felt more positive and willing to sustain their own culture. The motivational personality differences between the teams may reflect the style of play that is valued within each team culture that is, flair, spontaneity and high-risk play within Māori rugby, and structure, team unity and conformity within the JNT. This suggests that metamotivational dominance of teams and players is influenced by the cultural identity of both the individuals and the group, which may have a further impact on team cohesion and performance.
Ka Mate: A commodity to trade or taonga to treasure?
(Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, 25/06/2018) Hapeta J; Palmer F; Kuroda Y; Mercier, O; Webber, M
This paper advocates for change regarding commodification of Mäori rituals in sport, arguing that haka are important taonga, symbolising Mäori practices of knowledge transmission. Indigenous research methodologies based on Kaupapa Mäori theory were utilised in this study. The literature reviewed highlights ongoing commodification of “Ka Mate” (a haka composed by Ngäti Toa chief Te Rauparaha) by transnational corporations in sport-related settings. A critique of promotional advertisements for sport events illustrates how recent legislation has had minimal impact. Further, it presents three examples, which coincided with the 2015 Rugby World Cup, of how corporate sponsors used haka for commercial purposes. This study includes püräkau of three pükenga immersed in te ao Mäori, who suggest that haka, including “Ka Mate”, should be treasured rather than traded by non-Mäori, to ensure wellbeing of Mäori and their taonga tuku iho. Conclusions provide recommendations for sport marketing researchers and practitioners alike.
Telic-paratelic dominance and state effects on responses to resistance and endurance exercise
(Reversal Theory Society, 11/07/2017) Kuroda Y; Hudson J; Thatcher R; Legrand F
We examined the influence of opposite states of mind (the “telic” vs. “paratelic” state) and dominances (personality characteristics that reflect a preference for one of these states) on emotion and stress responses to exercise. Telic dominant participants completing resistance exercise in the telic state condition reported decreased relaxation from pre- to post-exercise. All participants reported more pleasant emotions when performing endurance exercise in the telic state condition. In contrast, in the paratelic state condition, they reported increased anxiety. These results lend mixed support for previous research but suggest that meta-motivational state is more influential than dominance.