Recent research surrounding workplace misconduct, bullying, and harassment at large companies point to a pervasive issue that has recently been coined as "masculinity contest culture” (MCC). This culture fosters an environment where employees are encouraged to showcase stereotypically masculine traits like emotional toughness, physical stamina, and ruthlessness to succeed. The competitive nature of this culture seen in the corporate world, has now been studied and compared to the world of sports. The persistence of a Masculinity contest culture is often justified by a "win at all cost" mentality. In the pursuit of excellence, there has been a prioritization of performance and results over fostering positive human experiences.
Our guest today, Katrina Monton (she/her), is a doctoral student at Columbia University and a former Canadian Water polo national team player. With an impressive athletic career, Katrina combines her experience as a former high-performance athlete with her academic pursuits in social-organizational psychology to focus her research on the promotion of psychological safety and wellness, particularly within high-performance environments like sports. Currently, her PhD research dives into the impact of organizational culture on athlete well-being and performance, with a specific focus on Olympic and Paralympic sports. Through her work, Katrina aims to enhance understanding and support for athletes' safety and success on and off the field.
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