Women's Participation Motivation In Competitive Soccer
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Authors
Ates, Omer
Issue Date
2007
Type
Capstone
Language
en
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to further the current understanding of women's participation motivation in competitive soccer. A qualitative methodology of grounded theory was used to analyze the data. The data was collected via six semi-structured interviews with young female soccer players. Interviews were transcribed, read multiple times, and the researcher analyzed the open, axial and selective coding stages. During these stages, categories and themes found in the data were determined and compared. This procedure led to the discovery of a central phenomenon of intrinsic motivation within the context of the team. This study also identified the experience of playing on the team, accomplishing individual/ team goals, having fun, competing, learning about both soccer and life and the feeling of success that seems to be enhanced by sharing experiences. This study also explored how the U.S Women National Team's winning of the World Cup in 1999 influenced the participants as well as the effects of the cancellation of the U.S. professional women soccer league on the participant's future plans about soccer.