20.500.12556/ReVIS-14159 Ageizem v vrhunskem športu diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijskega programa prve bolonjske stopnje Socialna gerontologija Uvod: S podaljševanjem življenjske dobe in napredkom v športni znanosti se obdobje aktivnega ukvarjanja z vrhunskim športom podaljšuje, kljub temu pa športno okolje pogosto zaznamuje ageizem. Namen diplomskega dela je raziskati, kako znanstvena literatura opredeljuje dolgoživost v vrhunskem športu, kateri dejavniki vplivajo na podaljšanje kariere in kako se ageizem pojavlja v športu. Metode: Diplomsko delo temelji na kvalitativni metodi pregleda literature, izvedeni s pomočjo orodja Atlas.ti, ki je omogočilo sistematično kodiranje in analizo virov. V analizo je bilo vključenih 30 strokovnih člankov, objavljenih v zadnjih desetih letih, s področij športa, sociologije, gerontologije in psihologije športa. Uporabljene so bile metode analize vsebine, komparativne analize in sinteze ugotovitev z namenom prepoznati glavne koncepte, trende in povezave med dolgoživostjo ter ageizmom v športu. Rezultati: Analiza literature je pokazala, da znanstvena skupnost dolgoživost v vrhunskem športu opredeljuje večdimenzionalno, in sicer kot kombinacijo karierne dolgoživosti, performančne dolgoživosti in življenjske dolgoživosti. Ugotovljeno je bilo, da k dolgoročni uspešnosti športnikov prispevajo uravnotežen program treninga, psihološka odpornost, ustrezna regeneracija in socialna podpora. Kljub tem dejavnikom pa številni športniki poročajo o prisotnosti ageističnih predsodkov. Razprava: Rezultati kažejo, da ageizem v vrhunskem športu ostaja prisoten na institucionalni, medijski in individualni ravni. Poudarjena je potreba po spremembi športne kulture, ki bi prepoznala vrednost izkušenih športnikov in podpirala vključujoče okolje. Uporaba orodja Atlas.ti je omogočila celovit vpogled v tematske vzorce in poglobljeno razumevanje povezave med dolgoživostjo in starostno diskriminacijo. Naše ugotovitve prispevajo k razumevanju, kako lahko športne organizacije, trenerji in drugi spodbujajo dolgoživost v karieri ter zmanjšujejo učinke ageizma v športu. Introduction: With the extension of life expectancy and advances in sports science, the period of active engagement in elite sport has significantly increased. However, the sporting environment is still often marked by ageism—discrimination based on age—which may affect older athletes’ opportunities to continue their careers or to remain involved in sport after retirement. The aim of this thesis is to explore how scientific literature defines longevity in elite sport, to identify the key factors contributing to career extension, and to examine how ageism manifests within the sporting context. Methods: This thesis is based on a qualitative literature review conducted using the Atlas.ti software for systematic coding and analysis. A total of 30 scientific articles, published in the past decade across disciplines such as sports science, sociology, gerontology, and sport psychology, were included. The research employed content analysis, comparative analysis, and synthesis of findings to identify key concepts, themes, and relationships between longevity and ageism in elite sport. Results: Findings indicate that longevity in elite sport is defined multidimensionally—as career longevity (duration of an active career), performance longevity (ability to maintain high-level performance despite aging), and life longevity (long-term health and well-being benefits). The results show that balanced training programs, psychological resilience, proper recovery, and strong social support play vital roles in sustaining athletic performance. Despite these factors, many athletes still face ageist biases, such as reduced expectations from coaches, lower media coverage, and limited competition opportunities after a certain age. Discussion: The analysis reveals that ageism in elite sport persists at institutional, media, and interpersonal levels. Discrimination based on age is often rooted in stereotypes about physical decline, although research demonstrates that well-structured training and modern recovery methods enable elite performance even in later career stages. The study highlights the need for a cultural shift within sport that values the experience of older athletes and fosters an inclusive environment where age is recognized as an asset rather than a barrier. The use of Atlas.ti provided a structured thematic analysis, allowing deeper insight into how longevity and ageism intersect in elite sport. This research contributes to understanding how sports organizations, coaches, and policymakers can promote athletic longevity and reduce ageism, thereby enabling longer, healthier, and more equitable participation in sport. dolgoživost vrhunski šport ageizem športna kariera staranje športnikov longevity elite sport ageism athletic career aging athletes true false false B. Ritlop Slovenski jezik Angleški jezik Diplomsko delo/naloga 2026-07-06 11:41:20 2026-07-06 11:41:20 2026-07-07 03:07:58 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 Maribor 2026 Maribor 36 str. 0000-00-00 NiDoloceno NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 796.071.2:364.642.3-053.9(043.2) 283729411 Ritlop_Benjamin_dd_2026.pdf Ritlop_Benjamin_dd_2026.pdf 1 1ED1495EDE0FCF906E0CDE2BAC09BE95 21ba0aa7b781322cffcf20507689653d01b89264c9aff988e1d69343152ba9ea dd4ddbb6-791e-11f1-b02e-001a4af901a5 https://revis.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=17166 Univerza Alma Mater Europaea 0 0 0