Gender differences in motivation for intercollegiate athletic participation
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ABSTRACT:
This study examined the participation motives of 161 intercollegiate athletes at a medium sized public university in the Northeastern United States. Affiliation with the university community as a result of sport participation was included as a motive. Results showed that affiliation is important both as a motive and as a reward for athletic participation. Overall the competitive aspects of participation are more important motives than social or fitness motives. Motives such as parental or peer influence, liking the coach, and using the facilities are least important. Gender differences were explored and showed a general tendency for women to value the social aspects of participation, while male athletes preferred a more competitive orientation. Secondary analyses were also conducted on gender differences of athletes participating in the same or similar sport. Reasons for the differences in motivation and affiliation were explored, as were the implications for further research in this area.
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