Desforges-Houle, A. and Tacon, Richard (2024) Female youth sport participation and gender role beliefs around occupational suitability in later life: exploring the associations. Managing Sport and Leisure , ISSN 2375-0472. (In Press)
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Abstract
Purpose: Many professional fields remain highly male-dominated and this has been linked to people’s gender role beliefs around occupational suitability. Youth sport participation has often been presumed to influence people’s gender role beliefs in later life, but there is a lack of empirical evidence around this. This study examines the associations between female youth sport participation and gender role beliefs around occupational suitability in later life. Methodology: An online survey was administered, resulting in 501 responses from women aged 18-74. In-depth interviews were conducted with five women. Findings: The survey found a significant association between pre-college participation in ‘masculine’ sports and gender role beliefs around occupational suitability, but not between frequency of participation, or participation in competitive and/or team sport. The interviews provided further insight, highlighting the important influence of family environment and self-confidence. Practical Implications: The findings provide empirical evidence for practitioners and policymakers involved in designing sport activities for young people. Research Contribution: This study develops the evidence base around the influence of youth sport participation on gender role beliefs in later life and offers suggestions for future research. Originality: This is the first study that directly measures the relationship between female youth sport participation and gender role beliefs around occupational suitability in later life.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| School: | Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Business and Law > Birkbeck Business School |
| Research Centres and Institutes: | Birkbeck Sport Business Centre |
| Depositing User: | Richard Tacon |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jan 2025 14:24 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Jan 2025 14:16 |
| URI: | https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/54741 |
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