Integrity and Transparency in Sports: A Survey Review

Abstract

Over the years, integrity and transparency have become the fundamental pillars of ethical conduct in sports, ensuring equal and fair competition. However, in recent years, concerns about various ethical issues and misconduct in sports have emerged and garnered considerable attention from researchers. In response to these issues, this article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the literature, attempting to identify fundamental indicators of integrity and transparency in sports that can be measured and assessed. The research methodology employed a set of search terms that were combined in multiple ways with various keywords, including “sports,” “determinants,” “indicators,” “integrity,” “transparency,” “responsibility,” and “governance.” The period of analysis spanned from 2000 to the present day. A filter was applied to remove duplicates, incomplete documents, studies prior to 2000, and studies in other fields. Finally, after using these specific criteria, a total of 38 articles were selected for further analysis. The results indicate that a total of 15 indicators can be measured and controlled for the world of sport to prosper in terms of integrity, ethics, and transparency.