Essays about: "Gender appropriate sports"

Found 2 essays containing the words Gender appropriate sports.

1. 1. How Extreme Sports make you a Better Person : A Qualitative Study of Women in Extreme Sports relating to the Concept of Self-Extension and Communication

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Angela Bikker; Melina Rebecca Fink; [2022]
   Keywords : extreme sports; women; risk perception; fear perception; self-extension; influence; motivation;

   Abstract : Background: Extreme sports are a men-dominated area within sports as most male participants seem to have a lower perception of risk. Over time many motives for doing extreme sports were found. However, the relationship between extreme sports and self-extension was never researched. READ MORE

3. 2. “You play like a girl” : An investigation of the gender-typing of Esports as well as the effect of gender stereotypes on player performances

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för rörelse, kultur och samhälle

   Author : Kevin Shaw; [2021]
   Keywords : Esports; Gaming; Gender studies; Gendered sports; Gender appropriate sports; Gender stereotypes; Gender-typing; Gender inequality; Stereotype threat theory; Stereotype boost theory; Stereotype lift theory; Stereotype susceptibility; Stereotype endorsement; Stereotype awareness; Social role theory; Masculine sports; Feminine sports; Neutral sports; Sports performance; Counter-Strike; Psychology; Sports studies;

   Abstract : Purpose and research questions: The purpose of this study has been to critically examine Esports through a gender perspective. The study therefore investigated the gender-typing of Esports and if these stereotypes affect players’ performance. READ MORE