Abstract:
In order to pursue research for this study, I was certified by Arizona State University’s
Institutional Review Board (IRB) to conduct personal interviews. All interviews were pursuit to
the conditions set by the IRB. With this approval, I conducted eight interviews with various
gymnasts, former gymnasts, administrators, and a team physician. These individuals are listed in
Appendix B. In addition to the individuals listed, I spoke with other gymnasts, former gymnasts,
and an attorney who were initially very supportive and willing to be interviewed for this paper.
Subsequently, due to various issues including but not limited to, anxiety and emotional distress
that they have suffered from personal experiences with Nassar, on-going litigation, and other
such challenges they declined to participate. In addition to conducting the interviews, I utilized
literature research material such as articles, reports, one documentary, and one pamphlet.