Gender bias: a study of high school track field athletes' perceptions of hypothetical male and female head coaches

• Published in: Journal of sport behavior Vol. 21; no. 4; p. 396
• Main Authors: Frankl, Daniel, Babbitt, III, Donald G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Mobile, Ala University of South Alabama 01.12.1998; United States Sports Academy; Journal of Sport Behavior
• Subjects: Athletes; Athletic coaches; Beliefs, opinions and attitudes; Coaches & managers; Coaches (Athletics); Demographic aspects; Perceptions; School sports; Sex discrimination; Sexes; Track and field athletes; Women coaches

This study examined the effects of athletes' and their coach's gender on gender bias. Male (n = 112) and female (n = 104) high school track athletes ages 15-18 indicated their attitudes on performing for a hypothetical female or male coach (randomly assigned condition) in a 2 x 2 x 2 (gend...