Sex Bias and the Validity of Believed Differences between Male and Female Interscholastic Athletic Coaches.

Hasbrook, Cynthia A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ422116

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Sex Bias and the Validity of Believed Differences between Male and Female Interscholastic Athletic Coaches.

Hasbrook, Cynthia A.; And Others

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, v61 n3 p259-67 Sep 1990

Presents data from state and national surveys of male and female interscholastic coaches which investigated the validity of two stereotypical beliefs: female coaches are less qualified and have more family-related time constraints. Findings indicate that females are often more qualified, and that males experience frequent family-related time constraints. (SM)

Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Extramural Athletics, Females, High Schools, Labeling (of Persons), Males, National Surveys, Personnel Selection, Role Perception, Sex Bias, Sex Stereotypes, State Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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