Constraints to women’s participation in sports: a study of participation of Pakistani female students in physical activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 385-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizwan Laar ◽  
Jianhua Zhang ◽  
Tianran Yu ◽  
Huanhuan Qi ◽  
Muhammad Azeem Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Women's Participation

scholarly journals Participation of Pakistani Female Students in Physical Activities: Religious, Cultural, and Socioeconomic Factors

Religions ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizwan Ahmed Laar ◽  
Shusheng Shi ◽  
Muhammad Azeem Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Perceived Constraints ◽  
Government Level ◽  
Sports Activities

In sports literature, women’s participation in physical activities has always been characterized as “problematic.” Muslim women’s participation is often considered to be limited by their culture and religion, which also affects their attitude toward physical activities. The purpose of this study is to explore the participation and perceived constraints of Pakistani female students in physical activities, using a feminism-in-sports approach. Semi-structured and informant-style interviews with female students from Larkana, Pakistan, were conducted. The results show that participants either do not practice or participate very little, due to the limitations of socioeconomic factors, religious values, and culture. By exploring the diverse ways in which 20 female students talk about their participation in sports activities, we provide different narratives for sports decision-makers (at the school and government level), parents, and community practitioners (political and religious) to consider and draw upon in their curriculum and policy design, as well as daily practices, to support women’s participation in sport activities.

scholarly journals Factors Related to Sports Participation in Brazil: An Analysis Based on the 2015 National Household Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6011
Author(s):  
Felipe Magno ◽  
Carla Schwengber ten Caten ◽  
Alberto Reinaldo Reppold Filho ◽  
Aline Marian Callegaro ◽  
Alan de Carvalho Dias Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Main Obstacle ◽  
Male Participation ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
National Household Survey ◽  
Medical Recommendation

The academic interest in analyzing the correlates of sports participation in several countries has increased recently. Nevertheless, in developing countries, which do not monitor sportive data, this type of investigation is still scarce. This study aims to analyze socioeconomic, motivational, and supportive factors related to sports participation in Brazil. Data from the 2015 National Household Survey—Supplementary Questionnaire of Sports and Physical Activities are examined. In the survey, 71,142 individuals older than 15 years were interviewed (mean age 43.12 years; 53.83% women and 46.17% men). Logistic regression is used for analyzing the data. Results demonstrate a low participation in sports (23.38%). Sports participation declines with increasing age (2% less per year), increases with higher educational level (graduated 5.9 times more), and males prevail in the sporting context (2.3 times more). The main obstacle to women’s participation is the lack of sports facilities, and for men the lack of time and health problems. Men practice sports mainly due to socialization, fun, and competition, and women due to medical recommendation. Soccer was the most practiced sport (28.1%), predominating among men. Public policies on sports promotion for fun and socialization may increase male participation, and investments in sports facilities may increase female participation.

scholarly journals Physical Recreation of Students of Selected Warsaw Non-Public Higher Education Institutions - Preferences and Motivations

2010 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Dąbrowski ◽  
Joanna Radiuk-Strzeżek
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
The Third ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Physical Recreation

Physical Recreation of Students of Selected Warsaw Non-Public Higher Education Institutions - Preferences and MotivationsThe creation of conditions within the teaching and educational system of higher education institutions that shape up rational, pro-health free-time behaviours is one of the key goals of the studies discussed in this paper. The starting point for every planned educational process is to investigate the present state of affairs, i.e. to perform a diagnosis. This paper presents the diagnosis results which indicate, based on the empirical research findings, the forms of leisure activities most often pursued and the motivations behind them. The method we used in our research was a diagnosis survey which covered 1,119 students.The dominant leisure-time activities preferred by the students we surveyed were watching TV and meeting friends. The third most popular student leisure activity was in the case of men spending time in front of a computer and in the case of the women walking. Nearly half of the female students and a little more than half of the male students practise their recreational activities outside the official school physical education classes. The men practise a little more often than the women. Football, cycling and swimming are the most popular sports among the men. The women prefer bicycle riding, gymnastic exercises, aerobics and volleyball. Both the male and female students gave as their first two most important motives for recreational physical activities their health and fitness aspects. The third motive varies, depending on sex. The female students appreciate rest and relaxation which they achieve through recreational physical activities. The men highlight the value of being in touch with nature. Although the students from the surveyed group say they do not engage in physical activity in their free time in any planned way, nearly 50% of them do so on a regular basis.

scholarly journals Life Roles and College Life: Exploring Experiences of International Female Students in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Beatrice Asante Somuah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
College Life ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Life Roles

Studies have identified that women enter higher learning institutions for personal enrichment and lifelong education. In spite of these benefits, societal perception and traditional roles affect women’s participation in formal education. This qualitative study sought to explore the experiences of female students on how they deal with their lifecycle roles as they access higher education outside their home countries. The study was conducted in a Kenyan university using seven graduate international female students. These participants were purposively selected for face-to-face interviews. Content analysis was used to analyse data based on similarities and differences. It was revealed that the female faced challenges such as psychological stress, financial problems and time constraints. They managed these roles through support from family and friends as well as the use of self-motivation strategies. It was therefore recommended that interventions geared towards the needs of these female students are developed by institutions who admit international students.

Gender differences in Body Mass Index and physical activity of students of the University of Tuzla

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Almir Atikovic ◽  
Sanjin Hodzic ◽  
Jasmin Bilalic ◽  
Jasmin Mehinovic ◽  
Amra Nozinovic Mujanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
The University

AbstractThis study was carried out among undergraduate students at the University of Tuzla (Bosna and Herzegovina) with the objective of examining gender differences in the body mass index (BMI) and the level of Physical Activity (PA) among respondents.This study was conducted to: determine the body mass index (BMI) and the average weekly number of hours of sport activity in the last six months (PA). A research sample was made of female students (n = 330) in the chronological age of 19.3+1.5 yrs, 60.7%, and of male students (n = 213) in the chronological age of 20.0+1.8 yrs, 39.2%.On average, the students (both female and male) spend 5.60 (5.03) hours on physical activity per week. Female students spend 4.05 (4.32) hours, while male students dedicate 8.11 (5.30) hours to physical activities. It can be concluded that in principle the students practice physical activities and recreation, but still 1/5 of all students are inactive. The obtained results for the BMI show that the majority of students are in the zone of normal values: female - 278 (84.2%); male - 157 (73.7%). Correlations between BMI and PA amount to (R = .214; p < 0.01) and (R2 = .046; p < 0.01). The results of the T-test show a more significant statistical variable of differences between female and male students at the level of p < 0.05. In comparison to female students, male students have 2.35 kg/m2 higher BMI, and they are more active in physical activities for 4.06 hours in comparison to women.The focus should be directed to the education of young people, because they can easily adopt healthy habits that should be maintained for life. These results point out the necessity of an integrated approach to prevention and control of risk factors, particularly among youth.

A Comparison of Sport Commitment in Female-Only versus Co-Recreational Intramural Basketball Leagues

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Baghurst ◽  
Tyler Tapps ◽  
Arianne Judy
Keyword(s):  
Sports Participation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Sport Commitment ◽  
Male Participation ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Women's Participation

Although there are a variety of positive benefits of collegiate intramural sports participation, female participation remains low in comparison with male participation. Discovering more about the feelings women have toward intramural sports may improve strategies for their recruitment and retention. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate female students' commitment to intramural sports participation to determine whether an all-female league might foster greater levels of sport commitment than a corecreational league. Participants were 109 women from either an all-female ( n = 53) or corecreational ( n = 56) intramural basketball league who were asked to complete the Sport Commitment Model (SCM). The SCM measures constructs of Sport Commitment, Sport Enjoyment, Personal Investments, Social Constraints, Involvement Opportunities, Involvement Alternatives, and Social Support. Participants were recruited for a three-week period toward the end of the regular basketball season. Mean scores for constructs indicated that both groups were highly committed to intramural participation, indicating that sports had perceived value. Paired samples t tests found no significant differences on subscale scores between groups except for the Sport Commitment subscale, where female-only participants had significantly higher levels of Sport Commitment, t (53) = 2.10, p = .04. Female-only groups may develop greater connectedness among teammates in addition to recognizing the need for commitment throughout the season. Further analysis and recommendations for future research into women's participation in intramural sports are discussed to build upon the limited body of knowledge that exists.

scholarly journals Assessment of physical and mental well-being among students of Bangladesh during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Aurpita Shaha ◽  
Mintu Sarker ◽  
Md. Nazmul Islam ◽  
Trishna Khatun ◽  
Md. Abdul Bashir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Concentration Problem

The outburst of COVID-19 influenced the lives of all segment of society as people were requested to self-quarantine in their homes to stop the outspread of the virus. The lockdown had consequential impacts on mental health, triggering psychological problems encompassing frustration, stress, and depression. The outbreak of Covid-19 has significantly affected the lives of all parts of the society. One of the most instant changes launched was the closure of educational institutions to decelerate the spreading of the virus. Students no longer had availability of institution-based physical activities such as physical education, recess, and walking to/from universities/colleges/school. Inadequate physical activities and enormous sedentary behavior amid students exhibits a noteworthy problem because health behavior patterns can result in heightened risk for a number of hazardous health conditions (e.g., overweight/obesity, type II diabetes, and metabolic syndrome) in later. The objective of this study was to explore the pervasiveness of physical and mental health condition among Bangladeshi students during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also focuses on recognizing the stimulus of various states of physical and mental conditions throughout COVID-19 pandemic. The cross sectional data was gathered by means of interviews or self-responses among the university students from various districts of Bangladesh on July to August 2020. The study was performed with structured questionnaire. To reduce threats of Covid-19 infection, in this investigation, participants were interviewed over telephone instead of face to face interaction. In order to explore the effects of this pandemic on the lives of students, we performed a survey in which a total of 576 participants were participated. In this survey, among them 377 (66%) are male and 197 (34%) female. It was discovered that 92% of participants appreciate participating in physical activities & rest of them (8%) don’t like to participate in physical activities. In addition, our study also revealed 46% of the students having trouble in sleep and 45% students feels concentration problem. The findings of this study show that greater numbers of the students are not in sound physical or mental conditions. They are bored, helpless, anxious and depressed than previous.  This study shows that the mental conditions of female students are more affected by Covid-19 compared to male students. 82% of female students are stressed about their study, future life and so on. 46% female students are feeling helpless, 61% become upset and 60% feel bored during lockdown and close of education institution. COVID-19 is striking threat both on physical and mental health since its outbreak. During this challenging time, it is necessary to continue taking care of physical and mental health. 

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