Gender differences in motivating participation and adherence in masters sport

In the discriminant function analyses using the stepwise method the following order of importance was established competition, self-esteem, recognition, affiliation, weight concern and 63% of the variance in the motive to participate could be explained by the gender. The implications are interventio...

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Published inJournal of science and medicine in sport Vol. 16; pp. e49 - e50
Main Authors Heazlewood, I, Walsh, J, Climstein, M, Adams, K, DeBeliso, M, Sevene, T, Kettunen, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Belconnen Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2013
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Females
Gender differences
Males
Participation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Self esteem
Sports Medicine
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Summary:In the discriminant function analyses using the stepwise method the following order of importance was established competition, self-esteem, recognition, affiliation, weight concern and 63% of the variance in the motive to participate could be explained by the gender. The implications are intervention programs to enhance participation in masters sports will...
ISSN:1440-2440
1878-1861
DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2013.10.118