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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Purpose : The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the career paths of females in intercollegiate athletics. Intercollegiate athletics departments are underrepresented by women in administrative roles including athletics directors. This study was conducted to provide information on how women choose careers in intercollegiate athletics, what factors might have impacted their promotions within the field, and what factors cause them to leave the profession. The findings of this study are expected to provide information to assist NCAA institutions and higher education administrators in understanding the phenomenon of women in intercollegiate administrative careers. It is hoped that the findings will assist higher education administrators in hiring practices and in providing environments that may encourage women to pursue or continue careers in intercollegiate athletics administrative careers. Method : This qualitative research study examined former women athletics administrators to determine what factors have led to a decline in the proportion of women in administrative positions, how women choose careers in intercollegiate athletics, and what factors might have impacted their promotions within the field as well as caused them to leave Division II athletics. The study was conducted electronically using Survey Monkey™ to collect responses to open-ended questions. Major Findings : The 10 former NCAA Division II female athletics administrators who participated in this study emerged as intellectual, persevering and confident professionals who expressed a strong desire to impact the lives and athletics experiences of all student athletes and athletics staff. The data revealed that the entire group (100%) unreservedly agreed that intercollegiate athletics provides an important role in the educational process and that it had a positive impact on their lives. The majority indicated gender discrimination, workload issues, challenges in receiving support of administrative positions, family role conflicts and the increased opportunities for other careers influenced their decisions to leave the profession. Participant responses reveal seven common and emerging themes to include career preparation, love and passion of sport, support and positive role models, leadership role, gender discrimination, workload, and increased opportunities for women.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2009.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 145-155).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Kathy J. Turpin. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- GV347.T87 2009_TurpinKathy ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- GV347.T87 2009 ( lcc )
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