Dr Ian Jones
- Associate Professor
- Dorset House D218, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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Biography
Ian Jones is a member of the Department of Sport and Event Management at Bournemouth University. His areas of interest are sporting identities, sport fan behaviour, and research methods for sport. He is author of Research Methods for Sport Studies which has been translated into several languages , and Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity (with Lorraine Brown and Immy Holloway).
Ian is a managing editor of the journal 'Leisure Studies', and a member of the editorial advisory boards for The Journal of Sport & Tourism, the Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, and the International Journal of Festival and Event Management, and has acted as reviewer for a number of journals including The Journal of Sport Management, Leisure Studies, Leisure Sciences, The International Journal of Sport Management, the International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Sociology of Sport, and The European Journal of Sport Science. He was previously Head of Department for Sport and Physical Activity (2007-2019) and deputy chair of the University Social Science & Humanities Research Ethics Panel... He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is keen to supervise research students in the sport sociology and related areas.
moreResearch
My current research interests and thought leadership focus upon two main areas. The first is that of sport fan behaviour, and the second is that of group membership in sport, specifically in terms of how individuals maintain their sense of identification with groups.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:
Sustainable cities and communities
"Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable"
Peace, justice and strong institutions
"Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels"
Journal Articles
- Adams, A., Adams, A. and Jones, I., 2024. Applying the volunteer process model to understand the lived experience of habitual volunteers: during COVID-19. Voluntary Sector Review, 1-17.
- Jones, I., Adams, A. and Mayoh, J., 2024. Fan responses to ownership change in the English Premier League: Motivated ignorance, social creativity and social competition at Newcastle United F.C. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 59 (1), 101-118.
- Jones, I., Adams, A. and Mayoh, J., 2023. Motivated ignorance and social identity threat: the case of the Flat Earth. Social Identities, 29 (1), 79-94.
- Mayoh, J. and Jones, I., 2021. Young people⇔s experiences of engaging with fitspiration on instagram: Gendered perspective. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23 (10).
- Mayoh, J., Jones, I. and Prince, S., 2020. Women's Experiences of Embodied Identity through Active Leisure. Leisure Sciences, 42 (2), 170-184.
- Mhanna, R., Blake, A. and Jones, I., 2019. Spreading tourists around host countries of mega sport events: A strategy to overcome overtourism in host cities. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 11 (5), 611-626.
- Litchfield, C., Kavanagh, E., Osborne, J. and Jones, I., 2018. Social media and the politics of gender, race and identity: the case of Serena Williams. European Journal for Sport and Society, 15 (2), 154-170.
- Kavanagh, E., Brown, L. and Jones, I., 2017. Elite Athletes' Experience of Coping with Emotional Abuse in the Coach-Athlete Relationship. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 29 (4), 402-417.
- Jones, I., 2017. 'He's still the winner in my mind': Maintaining the collective identity in sport through social creativity and group affirmation. Journal of Consumer Culture, 17 (2), 303-320.
- Mhanna, R., Blake, A. and Jones, I., 2017. Challenges facing immediate tourism leveraging: evidence from the London 2012 Olympic Games. Managing Sport and Leisure, 22 (2), 147-165.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2017. Sport mega-events and nation branding: Unique characteristics of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 29 (3), 900-923.
- Kavanagh, E., Jones, I. and Sheppard-Marks, L., 2016. Towards typologies of virtual maltreatment: sport, digital cultures & dark leisure. Leisure Studies, 35 (6), 783-796.
- Kavanagh, E., Litchfield, C., Osborne, J. and Jones, I., 2016. Virtual Maltreatment: Sexualisation and Social Media Abuse in Sport. Psychology of Women Section Review.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2016. Leveraging nation branding opportunities through sport mega-events. International Journal of Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality Research, 10 (1), 105-118.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2015. The nation branding opportunities provided by a sport mega-event: South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Journal of Destination Marketing and Management, 4 (1), 46-56.
- Jones, I., Brown, L. and Richards, S., 2014. Watching the FIFA World Cup 2010 in England: the sojourner perspective. Leisure Studies, 33 (1), 48-61.
- Brown, L., Richards, S. and Jones, I., 2014. A symbol of carnival or menace? Sojourner perceptions of the St George Cross flag during the FIFA 2010 World Cup. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 49 (1), 102-120.
- Parry, K.D., Jones, I. and Wann, D.L., 2014. An Examination of Sport Fandom in the United Kingdom: A Comparative Analysis of Fan Behaviors, Socialization Processes, and Team Identification. Journal of Sport Behavior, 37 (3), 251-267.
- Mayoh, J. and Jones, I., 2014. Making Well-being an Experiential Possibility: The Role of Sport. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health.
- Jones, I., Brown, L. and Richards, S., 2014. Watching the FIFA World Cup 2010 in England: the sojourner perspective. Leisure Studies, 33 (1), 48-61.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2013. The Nation-Branding Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ for South Africa. Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, 22 (6), 569-595.
- Shipway, R., Holloway, I. and Jones, I., 2013. Organisations, Practices, Actors and Events: Experiencing Inside the Distance Running Social World. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 48 (3), 259-276.
- Jones, I., 2012. Research methods in physical education and youth sport. EDUCATIONAL REVIEW, 64 (3), 400-401.
- Brown, L. and Jones, I., 2011. Encounters with racism and the international student experience. Studies in Higher Education.
- Callaway, A., Cobb, J.E. and Jones, I., 2009. A Comparison of Video and Accelerometer Based Approaches Applied to Performance Monitoring in Swimming. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 4, 139-153.
- Jones, I., 2008. Funding of Sport Development. , 243-258.
- Shipway, R. and Jones, I., 2008. The Great Suburban Everest: An 'Insiders' Perspective on Experiences at the 2007 Flora London Marathon. Journal of Sport & Tourism, 13, 61-77.
- Sadd, D. and Jones, I., 2008. Implications and Issues for London Site Residents. London Journal of Tourism, Sport and Creative Studies, 1, 22-29.
- Jones, I., 2008. Serious Leisure: A Perspective for Our Time. LEISURE STUDIES, 27 (1), 122-123.
- Jones, I., 2008. Sport fans and spectators as sport tourists. Journal of Sport and Tourism, 13 (3), 161-164.
- Shipway, R. and Jones, I., 2007. Running Away From Home: Understanding Visitor Experiences and Behaviour at Sport Tourism Events. International Journal of Tourism Research, 9, 373-383.
- Turner, D. and Jones, I., 2007. False Start?: U.K. Sprint Coaches and Black/White Stereotypes. Journal of Black Studies, 38, 155-176.
- Ohmann, S., Jones, I. and Wilkes, K., 2006. The perceived social impacts of the 2006 World Cup on Munich residents. Journal of Sport and Tourism, 11, 129-152.
- Green, B.C. and Jones, I., 2005. Serious leisure, social identity and sport tourism. Sport in Society, 8, 164-181.
- Burke, V., Jones, I. and Doherty, M., 2005. Analysing Student Perceptions of Transferable Skills via Undergraduate Degree Programmes. Active Learning in Higher Education, 6, 132-144.
- Jones, I., 2002. Leisure in Britain Today. House of Commons/House of Lords in-house Magazine.
- Symon, G. and Jones, I., 2001. Lifelong learning as serious leisure: policy, practice and potential. Leisure Studies, 20, 269-283.
- Jones, I., 2000. A model of serious leisure identification: the case of football fandom. Leisure Studies, 19 (4), 283-298.
- Jones, I., 1997. A further examination of the factors influencing current identification with a sports team, a response to Wann, et al. (1996). PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS, 85 (1), 257-258.
Books
- Jones, I., 2022. Research Methods for Sport Studies (4th Edition). London: Routledge.
- Jones, I. and Robinson, T., 2015. Onderzoeksmethoden voor Sportstudies. London: Routledge.
- Jones, I., 2015. Research Methods for Sport Studies. Routledge.
- Jones, I., Brown, L. and Holloway, I., 2012. Qualitative research in sport and physical activity. London: Sage.
- Gratton, C., Jones, I. and Robinson, T., 2011. Onderzoeksmethoden voor Sportstudies (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
- Fyall, A., Jones, I., Shipway, R., Fletcher, J. and Ladkin, A., 2009. Sport Tourism and Sustainability: Inter-relationships, Impacts and Issues. Clevedon, England: Channel View Publications.
- Gratton, C. and Jones, I., 2009. Research Methods for Sport Studies.. London: Routledge.
- Gratton, C. and Jones, I., 2007. Onderzoeksmethoden voor Sportstudies. London: Routledge.
- Gratton, C. and Jones, I., 2007. Research Methods for Sport Studies (Chinese Translation). China: Far Du.
- Serious Leisure: Extensions and Applications. Eastbourne, England: Leisure Studies Association, University of Brighton.
- Serious Leisure: Extensions and Applications. Eastbourne: Leisure Studies Association.
- Gratton, C. and Jones, I., 2004. Research Methods for Sport Studies. London: Routledge.
- Leisure Cultures: Investigations in Sport, Media and Technology. Eastbourne, England: Leisure Studies Association.
Chapters
- Jones, I. and Caudwell, J., 2024. Research methods for sport, leisure, and social justice. Routledge Handbook of Sport, Leisure, and Social Justice. 491-503.
- Blake, A., Jones, I. and Mhanna, R., 2018. Sponsor Right Protection at Mega-Events: Examples from the London 2012 Olympic Games. In: Seraphin, H. and Korstanje, M., eds. International Event Management: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice. Nova.
- Mhanna, R., Blake, A. and Jones, I., 2018. Sponsor Right Protection at Mega Events - Examples from the London 2012 Olympic Games. In: Seraphin, H. and Korstanje, M., eds. International Event Management Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice. Nova Science, 65-80.
- Kavanagh, E. and Jones, I., 2016. Understanding cyber-enabled abuse in sport. Digital Leisure Cultures: Critical Perspectives. 120-134.
- Jones, I., 2013. Visitor Behaviour at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. London: Routledge.
- Jones, I., 2012. Regional Involvement with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. London: Routledge, 161-173.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2011. South Africa 2010: Leveraging nation brand benefits from the FIFA world cup. Contemporary Cases in Tourism. 33-56.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2011. The Nation Branding Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup for South Africa. Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management, Istanbul, 19-24 June 2011: Proceedings. Washington State University/ Bogazici University, 242-247.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2011. Leveraging Nation Brand Benefits from the FIFA World Cup. In: Garrod, B. and Fyall, A., eds. Contemporary cases in tourism. Oxford: Goodfellow, 33-56.
- Jones, I., 2010. Funding and Sustaining Sport development. In: Houlihan, B. and Green, M., eds. Routledge Handbook of Sports Development. London: Routledge, 530-541.
- Sadd, D. and Jones, I., 2009. Long-term legacy implications for Olympic Games. In: Raj, R. and Musgrave, J., eds. Event Management and Sustainability. Wallingford, UK: CABI, 90-98.
- Jones, I., 2009. Funding of Sport Development. Management of Sports Development. 243-258.
- Shipway, R. and Jones, I., 2009. Running Commentary: Participant Experiences at International Distance Running Events. International Perspectives of Festivals and Events: Paradigms of Analysis. 173-186.
- Shipway, R. and Jones, I., 2008. A Running Commentary: Participant Experiences at International Distance Running Events. In: Ali-Knight, J., Robertson, M., Fyall, A. and Ladkin, A., eds. International Perspectives of Festivals and Events: Paradigms of Analysis. London: Elsevier Science, 173-186.
- Jones, I. and Green, C., 2006. Serious Leisure, Social Identity and Sport Tourism. In: Gibson, H., ed. Sport Tourism: Concepts and Theories. London: Routledge, 32-49.
- Jones, I., 2006. Serious Leisure or Identity Based Leisure? Re-examining the Qualities of Serious Leisure from a Social Identity Perspective. In: Elkington, S., Jones, I. and Lawrence, L., eds. Serious Leisure: Extensions and Applications. Eastbourne, England: LSA Publication.
- Jones, I., 2003. Self-Presentation and Leisure Behaviour Within the 'Civilising Process'. In: Flemming, S. and Jones, I., eds. Leisure Cultures: Investigations in Media, Technology and Sport. Eastbourne, England: LSA Publications.
Conferences
- Jones, I., 2019. Problems and Possibilities in Sport Research. In: 17th Sport Science Congress 13-16 November 2019 Antaya, Turkey.
- Thomson, T., Lock, D. and Jones, I., 2018. Team success, club growth, and long-term supporter identity threat. In: European Academy of Sport Management 5-9 September 2018 Malmo, Sweden. Yes!.
- Kavanagh, E., Litchfield, C., Jones, I. and Osborne, J., 2017. Virtual Maltreatment in sport: Sexualisation, racism, abuse and social media. In: Qualitative Reseach in Sport and Exercise 1-3 September 2016 Chichester University.
- Jones, I., 2017. “I’m still your Number One Fan” – Positive Reactions to Celebrity Transgressions. In: Enacting Leisure, Recreating Leisure - Leisure Studies Conference 4-6 July 2017 Leeds Beckett University.
- Osborne, J., Litchfield, C., Kavanagh, E. and Jones, I., 2017. Sporting women and social media: Sexualisation, misogyny and abuse in online spaces. In: Australian Society for Sports History 3 July-6 June 2017 Sydney, Australia.
- Mayoh, J. and Jones, I., 2014. Older adults’ experiences of physical activity: A path towards well-being through empowering embodiment. In: British Sociological Association, Ageing, Body and Society Study Group 6th Annual Conference "Researching Bodies" 28 November 2014 London.
- Jones, I. and Kavanagh, E., 2014. Its Just Megabantz, Innit? LOL: Justifying Virtual Maltreatment in Sport. In: Leisure Studies Association 7-9 July 2014 University of the West of Scotland.
- Mayoh, J. and Jones, I., 2014. Woman’s Sport and Exercise Experiences: A Path towards Empowering Embodiment. In: Leisure Studies Association 7-9 July 2014 Paisley.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2013. Sport Mega Events as Nation Branding Catalysts: South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In: Making Waves International Conference on Events (ICE 2013) 3-5 July 2013 Bournemouth University.
- Mayoh, J. and Jones, I., 2013. Using the Dwelling- Mobility Theory to Explore how Sport can make Wellbeing an Experiential Possibility. In: Paper presented at the Phenomenology Special Interest Group 3 July 2013 Bournemouth University.
- Kavanagh, E. and Jones, I., 2013. #cyberviolence: Developing a typology for understanding virtual maltreatment in sport. In: Brunel International Research Network for Athlete Welfare 6 November 2013 Brunel University.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2012. Nation-branding and mega-events: South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In: Destination Branding and Marketing IV International Conference 5-7 December 2012 Cardiff.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2012. Sport-tourism and nation-branding: key legacies of the 2010 FIFA world cup™ for South Africa. In: International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change 20-23 June 2012 Belfast.
- Shipway, R., Jones, I. and Holloway, I., 2011. Healthy Options? Putting your (Running) body on the line. International Sociology of Sport Association.
- Shipway, R., Jones, I. and Holloway, I., 2011. Healthy options? Putting your (running) body on the line. In: ISSA 2011: International Sociology of Sport Association World Congress. Sport and the Winds of Change 10-17 July 2011 Havana, Cuba. International Sociology of Sport Association.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2011. The role of sport mega-events in nation-branding: the case of South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In: 19th Conference of the European Association of Sport Management (EASM 7-10 September 2011 Madrid.
- Knott, B., Fyall, A. and Jones, I., 2011. The nation-branding legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup & implications for future sport tourism events. In: Tourism Summit, South African Parliament 1 March 2011 Cape Town.
- Henderson, H.E., Guothro, M.B. and Jones, I., 2010. Spectator Engagement at Major Sailing Events. In: International Conference on Sport and Society 8-10 March 2010 University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
- Sadd, D. and Jones, I., 2009. London 2012 - Will it be regeneration or renaissance in times of financial crisis? In: Australian Centre for Event Management 5th International Event Research Conference 6-9 July 2009 Gold Coast, Australia.
- Jones, I., 2008. Serious Sport Tourism. In: 1st Commonwealth Conference on Sport Tourism 12-15 May 2008 Sabah, Borneo.
- Parry, K.D. and Jones, I., 2007. It’s Only a Game: Experiences of Sub-Elite/Recreational Footballers at a Charity Tournament. In: Extraordinary Experiences Conference: Managing the Consumer Experience in Hospitality, Leisure, Sport, Tourism, Retail and Events 3-4 September 2007 Bournemouth University, England.
- Burke, V. and Jones, I., 2007. Tracking and Optimising Students' Personal, Professional and Academic Development. In: University of Luton 6th Teaching and Learning Conference 17 June 2005 Putteridge Bury Conference Centre, University of Luton, England.
- Sadd, D., Dickinson, J.E., Jones, I. and Wilkes, K., 2007. London 2012: Will it be Regeneration or Renaissance? In: ACEM 2007: Re-eventing the City: Events as Catalysts for Change 11-12 July 2007 Melbourne, Australia.
- Ohmann, S., Wilkes, K. and Jones, I., 2007. Effects of Sport Tourism Eevents on Host Cities: The Perceived Social Impacts of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Munich (Germany). In: Event Tourism: Enhancing Destinations and the Visitor Economy 10-11 January 2007 Bournemouth University.
- Sadd, D., Dickinson, J., Jones, I. and Wilkes, K., 2007. London 2012: Will it be Regeneration or Rejuvenation? In: ACEM 4th International Event Research Conference & 2nd International Event Education & Research Network Australasia 10-13 July 2007 Melbourne, Australia. Sydney: Australian Centre for Events Management.
- Shipway, R. and Jones, I., 2007. Running Away from Home: Understanding Visitor Experiences in Sport Tourism. In: Enhancing Destinations and the Visitor Economy Conference 10-11 January 2007 Bournemouth University, England.
- Shipway, R. and Jones, I., 2007. The Great Suburban Everest: An Insiders Perspective on Experiences at the 2007 Flora London Marathon. In: Extraordinary Experiences Conference: Managing the Consumer Experience in Hospitality, Leisure, Sport, Tourism, Retail and Events 3-4 September 2007 Bournemouth University, England.
- Jones, I., 2005. Serious Leisure or Identity Based Leisure? Re-examining the Qualities of Serious Leisure from a Social Identity Perspective. In: Serious and Casual Leisure: Extensions and Applications 17 November 2005 Putteridge Bury Conference Centre, University of Luton, England.
- Jones, I. and Burke, V., 2005. The Effects of an Outdoor Experiential Learning Programme on Social Identity. In: 13th European Association of Sport Management Congress: The Power of Sport 7-10 September 2005 Sage, Newcastle-Gateshead, England.
- Jones, I. and Burke, V., 2004. Student Membership, Identification, Retention and Performance. In: University of Luton 5th Teaching and Learning Conference 17 July 2004 Putteridge Bury Conference Centre, University of Luton, England.
- Jones, I., 2004. Sports Studies Programmes in Higher Education. In: Berkshire Higher Education Fair 22 March 2004 Reading University, England.
- Kumar, A. and Jones, I., 2003. Skills for success. In: University of Luton 4th Teaching and Learning Conference 16 July 2003 Putteridge Bury Conference Centre, University of Luton, England.
- Jones, I., 2001. Self-Preservation and Leisure Behaviour Within the 'Civilising Process'. In: Journeys in Leisure: Leisure Studies Association Conference 17-19 July 2001 University of Luton, England.
- Lloyd, E. and Jones, I., 2001. Where Everybody Knows Your Name? The Health and Fitness Club as the New Third Place. In: Journeys in Leisure: Leisure Studies Association Conference 17-19 July 2001 University of Luton, England.
Internet Publications
- Parry, K.D., Kavanagh, E.J. and Jones, I., 2015. Adoration and abuse: how virtual maltreatment harms athletes. The Conversation. Available from: http://theconversation.com/adoration-and-abuse-how-virtual-maltreatment-harms-athletes-40389.
Profile of Teaching PG
- Sport Principles and Practice
- Consuming Sport
Profile of Teaching UG
- Research Methods for Sport
- Strategic Sport Management
Invited Lectures
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Shenyang, China, 21 Aug 2021 more
Invited Lecture at the International Forum on Sports and Leisure Industry Development - "U.K. Sport Education: Current Situation and Future Developments"
External Responsibilities
- 17th World Leisure Congress, Scientific Commiittee Member (2022)
- Human Kinetics, Editorial Advisory Board - Human Kinetics Library (2019-)
- Leisure Studies, Editorial Board Member (2015-)
- University of Hertfordshire, External examiner (2013-)
- Journal of Research in Higher and Further Education, Editorial Board Member (2013-)
- University of Gloucestershire, External Examiner (2011-)
- International Journal of Festival and Event Management, Editorial Board Member (2010-)
- Journal of Sport & Tourism, Editorial Board Member (2009-)
- Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, Editorial Board Member (2009-)
Journal Reviewing/Refereeing
- Annals of Tourism Research, 01 Oct 2019
- European Sport Management Quarterly, 01 Mar 2017
- Journal of Consumer Culture, 02 Sep 2016
- Leisure Studies, Anonymous peer review, 01 Nov 2006
Qualifications
- PhD in Sociology of Sport (University of Luton, 1998)
- MSc in Sociology of Sport (Leicester University, 1995)
- BSc (Hons) in Sport Science (Nottingham Trent Polytechnic, 1991)
Memberships
- Higher Education Academy, Senior Fellow (2018-),
- Higher Education Academy, Fellow (2003-),
- Leisure Studies Association, Member (1997-),
Social Media Links
- Google+, http://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=sKbV_f8AAAAJ
- Academia.edu, http://bournemouth.academia.edu/IanJones
- LinkedIn, http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ian-jones/1a/342/827
- Twitter, @ian__jones__
