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Profiling sport role models to enhance initiatives for adolescent girls in physical education and sport

Johanna Vescio

University of Technology, Australia, johanna.vescio{at}uts.edu.au

Kerrie Wilde

AbbSearch, Centre for Education Research in Schools

Janice J. Crosswhite

Womensport and Recreation, Australia

This study involved the investigation of sport role models for adolescent girls in Australia. Initially, a theoretical perspective is presented based on social learning and gender theory. Then, using quantitative and qualitative data obtained through two focus group interviews and a survey (n = 357) conducted at two Sydney high schools, the authors establish a profile of a sport role model for adolescent girls. Results showed that a relatively small percentage of girls (8.4 percent) perceived a sports person to be their role model, with a large percentage of girls nominating a role model from the family (mother), peer or entertainment domains. The majority of girls with a sport role model described the model as female, under 40 years of age with a similar sporting background to themselves who display essential masculine and feminine qualities. Using the profile of a sport role model, several suggestions are made which could enhance initiatives and programs for adolescent girls in physical education and sport.

Key Words: adolescent girls • gender • physical education • role model • sport

European Physical Education Review, Vol. 11, No. 2, 153-170 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1356336X05052894
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