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Rhythmic Gymnastics vs. Boxing: Gender Stereotypes From the Two Poles of Female Sport

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Béki P., Gál A.

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

2013

vol. 58

issue 1

5-16

In recent decades, women have begun to take up types of physical activity traditionally considered masculine. They appeared in previously one-gender team sports such as football or water polo, and nowadays they are also involved in ice hockey, canoeing, and are active in numerous combat sports as well. On the other hand, men have entered sport fields previously only available to women, such as rhythmic gymnastics. By this, sport can be regarded not only as a scene of gender stereotyping, but also a scene of redefining the concepts of masculinity-femininity in the negotiating of gender relations. Owing to these phenomena, there has been an emergence of studies analyzing sports from a gender aspect as well as the generalizations related to athletes involved in these sports. These studies have primarily focused on the constructions of gender identities and gender roles of women participating in traditionally masculine sports (football, weightlifting, and bodybuilding). This paper presents the results of empirical research designed to explore the opinions of top athletes involved in sports considered to be the most masculine and most feminine by the public and by sport experts: rhythmic gymnastics and boxing. They discussed their own sport and each other’s sport. With the information obtained from the structured interviews (n=22), it became possible to compare their social background, sport socialization and sport selection, as well as their conceptions of gender roles, femininity, and masculinity. As a conclusion of the research, it can be stated that from the aspects examined differences could mostly be observed in the circumstances of sport selection, but representatives of the two sports also diverged remarkably in their judgments about each other’s sport. While female boxers did not voice extreme opinions about rhythmic gymnastics, representatives of the sport regarded to be the most feminine reflected on boxing in a stereotypical and prejudiced way, even given their lack of experience.

The Factors Influencing Sports Talent Development in the Opinion of Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches

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Siekańska M.

Nauki o Wychowaniu. Studia Interdyscyplinarne

2023

vol. 16

issue 1

108-125

Celem badań było poznanie opinii trenerek gimnastyki artystycznej na temat czynników wpływających na rozwój talentu sportowego. W badaniach z udziałem 30 trenerek wykorzystano ankietę demograficzną, pytania otwarte (wywiad ustrukturyzowany) oraz polską wersję Kwestionariusza Środowiska Rozwoju Talentów (TDEQ PL). W analizie wyników zastosowano strategie mieszane (ilościowe i jakościowe). Badanie ujawniło dwa rodzaje facylitatorów (niezbędne oraz sprzyjające) i dwa rodzaje inhibitorów (uniemożliwiające oraz zakłócające). W ramach czynników niezbędnych trenerki wskazywały najczęściej długoterminową motywację. Wsparcie społeczne było postrzegane jako główny czynnik sprzyjający rozwojowi talentów. Nieodpowiednie podejście dziecka do treningów oraz nieodpowiednie zaangażowanie rodziców zostały wskazane jako główne czynniki uniemożliwiające rozwój talentu. Sytuacje trudne (np. problemy zdrowotne) zostały wymienione jako główny czynnik zakłócający. Trenerki uznały zindywidualizowane podejście do zawodnika za najważniejszy czynnik środowiskowy, który pozytywnie wpływa na rozwój utalentowanych gimnastyczek artystycznych.

The purpose of this study was to investigate how rhythmic gymnastics coaches perceive the factors influencing sports talent development. Participants (30 female coaches) were administered a demographic survey, an open-ended questionnaire (a structured interview), and the Talent Development Environment Questionnaire (TDEQ PL). Mixed strategies (quantitative and qualitative) were used in the analysis. The research revealed two types of facilitators (essential vs. favorable), and two types of inhibitors (preclusive vs. disruptive). Within the essential facilitator factors, coaches most often indicated long-term motivation. Social support was perceived as a main favorable talent development factor. The child’s inadequate approach to training and inadequate parental involvement were indicated as the main preclusive talent development factors. Difficult situations (e.g., health problems) were enumerated as a major disruptive factor. The studied group of coaches recognized the Individualized Approach to Athlete (M=4.24) as the most important environmental factor that positively influences the development of talented athletes.

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Rhythmic Gymnastics vs. Boxing: Gender Stereotypes From the Two Poles of Female Sport

The Factors Influencing Sports Talent Development in the Opinion of Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches