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Research Interests
My research explores how individuals and organizations in the sport industry function as agents of social change. I am particularly interested in how athletes, teams, leagues, and other sport industry stakeholders leverage their influence, networks, and expertise to drive meaningful social impact and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Biography
I am the George and Betty Blanda Endowed Professor in Sport Leadership and Director of the Future of Sport Institute (FoSI) at the University of Kentucky. My papers appear in journals such as Journal of Sport Management, Organization, Journal of Management Inquiry, European Sport Management Quarterly, Sport Management Review, and Journal of African American Studies, among others. Moreover, I am currently writing a book (under contract with Cornell University/ILR Press) that presents leaders in the sport industry with a roadmap to prioritize social goals alongside their on-field performance targets and commercial objectives. Since 2020, I have served as the Editor-in-Chief for Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal.
Courses Taught
KHP 473 - Management of Sport
KHP 644 - Research Methods
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 SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Higher Education Administration, Master of Education, University of Oklahoma
Aug 2007 → May 2008
Award Date: May 10 2008
Political Science, Bachelor of Arts, University of Oklahoma
Aug 2003 → May 2007
Award Date: May 12 2007
Doctor of Philosophy, Texas A & M University
2011
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Examining the socioemotional outcomes of social justice efforts on social media users: Evidence from the NFL's Inspire Change initiatives
Mamo, Y. Z., Haegele, J., Anagnostopoulos, C. & Agyemang, K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Review for the Sociology of Sport.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Africa rising: turning sporting potential into success
Agyemang, K. J. A., Ayenor, N. A., Hammond, M. & Bortey, J. N. B., Jan 2 2024, In: Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal. 14, 1, p. 117-130 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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BUILDING A GLOBALLY IMPACTFUL AND ADMIRED FOOTBALL ACADEMY: Lessons from Right To Dream
Agyemang, K. J. A., Jan 1 2024, Continental Perspectives on the Geopolitical Economy of Football. p. 19-25 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Sport Management Research Productivity and Impact for Ranking Considerations
Seifried, C., Martinez, J. M., Qian, Y., Zvosec, C., Svensson, P. G., Soebbing, B. P. & Agyemang, K. J. A., Oct 2024, In: Sport Management Education Journal. 18, 2, p. 157-165 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of Culture on Fan Perceptions of CSR Initiatives: A Cross-Cultural Study of NBA Fans across Three Countries
Mamo, Y., Agyemang, K. J. A. & Andrew, D. P. S., 2023, In: Journal of Global Sport Management. 8, 4, p. 864-883 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations