| THE ROLE OF GENDER STEREOTYPES IN MOTOR LEARNING OF NOVICE ATHLETES: A REVIEW OF RESEARCH EVIDENCE |
| Paper ID : 1627-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Parisa Pourbabaeimehrjardi1, Saeid Ahar *2 1. MASTER STUDENT Department of physical education and sport sciences, Faculty of psychology and educational sciences, Yazd University 2. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. Department of physical education and sport sciences, Faculty of psychology and educational sciences, Yazd University |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: Gender stereotype is a set of pre-determined beliefs, ideas, or expectations about the characteristics, roles, and behaviors appropriate for women and men. In simpler terms, gender stereotype is when society considers certain behaviors, feelings, jobs, or roles to be natural or appropriate for individuals based on their gender (being a woman or a man). Gender stereotypes are not necessarily real, but are constructed by the mind and culture of society. The purpose of the present review was to examine the role of gender stereotypes in learning motor skills in novice learners. Methods: Systematic review was conducted using content and library analysis. A targeted search of sources in databases yielded 550 articles. By determining precise entry criteria and also accessing the full text of the articles, a total of fifteen Persian and English articles related to the topic were included in the review process. A full-text review of 15 articles was finally conducted by conducting a detailed content analysis and also thoroughly reviewing the findings. Results: A review of the research evidence showed that there is limited research in the field of motor learning with an emphasis on gender stereotypes. Studies have been conducted on both positive and negative types of gender stereotypes, and the effectiveness of each has been reported to vary. A closer examination shows that the induction of positive gender stereotypes had a significant effect on girls' performance. Conclusion: The issue of the role of gender stereotypes is of great importance in the field of motor learning and physical education education for novices. Therefore, it is suggested that more research evidence is needed to better understand this important issue and its various aspects. |
| Keywords |
| : gender stereotypes, review, motor skills learning, novice athletes, girl, boys. |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Oral Presentation) |
