An examination of the reduction in the number of female interscholastic coaches
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ABSTRACT:
A substantial reduction in the number of female interscholastic coaches has been reported since 1972. Based on initial work and drawing from the discipline of sociology, this study was designed to examine empirical data regarding why females have dropped out of interscholastic coaching roles. Prus' (1982) career contingencies model served as the theoretical framework for this study. Survey data were collected from 256 present and 105 former female interscholastic coaches. Factor analyses revealed differences between present and former coaches in the general patterns of reasons for entering and leaving coaching. A discriminant analysis indicated significant and specific differences between present and former coaches' reasons for entering and leaving coaching careers revealing differing sets of values and orientations toward coaching. Studies the dropout of females from interscholastic coaching roles using Prus' (1982) career contingencies model as a theoretical framework. Former (n=105) and present (n=256) female interscholastic coaches complete a survey which includes demographic questions, as well as questions related to the constructs of 'involvement' and disinvolvement'. Factor analyses and discriminant analysis indicate significant differences between present and former coaches in the general patterns of reasons for entering and leaving coaching. Concludes that the sharp decline in the number of female coaches may be attributed in part to their value orientations toward coaching.
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