Women Leaders in Sports: Their Experiences and Challenges
Author Information
Author(s): Margaret Stone, Pippa Chapman, Urvi Khasnis, David Collins
Primary Institution: East Tennessee State University
Hypothesis
What are the lived experiences of women who have been the first to occupy leadership roles in sports organizations?
Conclusion
The study highlights the strong leadership qualities and coping skills of women who have been pioneers in sports leadership roles.
Supporting Evidence
- All six participants confirmed satisfaction with their transcripts.
- Participants discussed the importance of mentorship and support from male colleagues.
- Women faced both supportive and non-supportive experiences in their careers.
Takeaway
This study talks about six women who were the first to hold important jobs in sports and how they faced challenges and succeeded.
Methodology
The study used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to explore the lived experiences of six women through semi-structured interviews.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from the selection of participants through personal contacts, which could influence the diversity of experiences shared.
Limitations
The study is limited to women over the age of fifty in the U.S., which may not represent the experiences of younger women or those in other regions.
Participant Demographics
Participants ranged in age from fifty-one to seventy-one years old and included three sport administrators, two coaches, and one athletic trainer.
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