Tveganje in potreba po dražljajih pri rizičnih športih : magistrsko delo

Abunar, Maša (author), Kajtna, Tanja (mentor)

Rizični športi so danes vse bolj razširjeni in priljubljeni ter predstavljajo zanimiv predmet preučevanja. Pogosto so predmet številnih stereotipov, tako socialnih kot psiholoških in širši javnosti, ki nima dovolj znanja s področja športa, predstavljajo precej neznano temo. To je bil tudi eden od razlogov za izvedbo magistrskega dela. Namen je bil raziskati motivacijo posameznikov za ukvarjanje z rizičnimi športi, njihova mnenja, izkušnje in čustva. Poleg tega je bil cilj ugotoviti, katera tveganja so povezana z ukvarjanjem z rizičnimi športi, predvsem z vidika možnosti poškodb, psiholoških obremenitev in izpostavljenosti nevarnim okoljskih razmeram, ter preučiti, kako se športniki s temi tveganji soočajo ter kakšne so njihove osebnostne lastnosti. V raziskavo je bilo vključenih pet profesionalnih športnikov, ki se ukvarjajo z rizičnimi športi in tekmujejo na svojem področju. Vključeni so bili ledni plezalec in alpinist, smučarski skakalec, voznik gorsko hitrostnih dirk, razreda formul in športnih prototipov, akrobat in kaskader, ter prosti potapljač. Intervjuvanci so bili moškega spola, stari med 25 in 35 let. S pomočjo kvalitativne metode analize vsebine transkriptov intervjujev smo obdelali pridobljene informacije in jih primerjali med sabo. Dobili smo zaključek, ki na pregleden in poglobljen način povezuje ugotovitve z raziskovalnimi vprašanji in cilji magistrskega dela. Ugotovili smo, da športniki, ki se ukvarjajo z rizičnimi športi, ne iščejo zgolj adrenalina ali pobega iz vsakdanjega življenja. Rizične športe vidijo kot način življenja, ki vključuje sistematično načrtovanje, premišljeno tveganje, osebno rast, samorefleksijo, odgovornost in zavedanje lastnih meja. Ti športi so za udeležence pomemben del identitete, osredotočeni na psihološko pripravo, varnost in trajnostno udejstvovanje, kar presega stereotipe o nepremišljenih in tvegajočih posameznikih. Ugotovitve bi lahko pripomogle k boljšemu razumevanju posameznikov, ki se ukvarjajo z rizičnimi športi in njihove motivacije, rizičnih športov kot takih ter k smernicam za pravilen in varen pristop do teh športov.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: Tveganje, dražljji, adrenalin, motivacija, rizično
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Typology: 2.09 - Master's Thesis
• Organization: FŠ - Faculty of Sport
• Year: 2026
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-180031
• COBISS.SI-ID: 273021955
• Publication date in RUL: 28.02.2026

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Risk-Taking and thrill-seeking in high-risk sports

Abstract

High-risk sports are increasingly widespread and popular today, and they represent an interesting subject of study. They are often surrounded by numerous stereotypes, both social and psychological, and remain a relatively unknown topic for the broader population that lacks knowledge in the field of sports. This was one of the reasons for conducting this master' s thesis. The aim was to investigate the motivation of individuals to engage in high-risk sports, their opinions, experiences, and emotions. Additionally, the aim was to identify the risks associated with engaging in high-risk sports, particularly in terms of the possibility of injuries, psychological stress, and exposure to hazardous environmental conditions, and to examine how athletes cope with these risks and what personality traits they possess. The study included five professional athletes engaged in high-risk sports who also compete in their respective fields. The participants were an ice climber and alpinist, a ski jumper, a mountain speed racing driver (Formula and sports prototype class), an acrobat and stunt performer, and a free diver. All participants were male, aged approximately between 25 and 35 years. Using a qualitative content analysis of interview transcripts, the collected information was processed and compared. We reached a conlusion that clearly and comprehensively connects the findings with the research questions and objectives of the master’s thesis. The findings revealed that athletes who engage in high-risk sports do not seek solely adrenaline or an escape from everyday life. They view high-risk sports as a way of life that involves systematic planning, deliberate risk-taking, personal growth, self-reflection, responsibility, and awareness of one’s limits. For the participants, these sports are an important part of their identity, focused on psychological preparation, safety and sustainable participation, which goes beyond the stereotypes of reckless and risk-seeking individuals. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of the individuals engaged in high-risk sports, their motivations, the nature of high-risk sports themselves, and provide guidelines for a correct and safe approach to these activities.

• Keywords: Risk, thrills, adrenaline, motivation, high-risk