Jeannine Ohlert

Dr. Jeannine Ohlert is a researcher at the Psychological Institute, Department of Health and Social Psychology, at the German Sport University Cologne. She is actively involved in research on interpersonal violence in sports, team dynamics, and safeguarding in sports organizations. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in sports clubs and institutions.

Research Interests: Her research focuses on elite athlete psychology, interpersonal violence prevention, team performance, social loafing, and well-being in sports. She is particularly invested in creating empowering climates in sport teams and protecting young athletes from abuse.

Recent Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2025) center on safeguarding in sports, including e-learning platforms for small sports organizations, workshop evaluations for violence prevention, and systemic changes in sports governance. Topics frequently include empowerment, organizational culture, and intervention effectiveness.

Scientific Activities:

• Lead researcher in externally funded projects like »Safe Clubs« and safeguarding platform development
• Regular guest lecturer on violence prevention in sports
• Active contributor to FEPSAC and ENYSSP conferences
• Frequent media commentator on sexualized violence in German sports clubs

Advising and Grants: She has collaborated with and advised early-career researchers such as Marion Sulprizio. Her work is supported by third-party funding from federal and state institutions, including the Federal Institute of Sport Science (BISp). Projects often involve interdisciplinary teams from psychology, sociology, and sports science.

Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the German Research Center for Competitive Sports and collaborates closely with researchers like Jens Kleinert, Bettina Rulofs, and Marion Sulprizio. Her network includes experts in gender studies, sports sociology, and child psychiatry, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to safe sport initiatives.