dc.contributor.advisor | Farrell, Joey | |
dc.contributor.author | Manktelow, Scott Ralph | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-06-07T19:44:00Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-06-07T19:44:00Z | |
dc.date.created | 1996 | |
dc.date.issued | 1996 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/2453 | |
dc.description.abstract | The purpose o f this study was to examine the effect of gender on sport self-efficacy
in adolescents. The effect of age and sport participation on sport self-efficacy were also
examined. Self-efficacy was assessed with two measures; self-efficacy to succeed in sport,
and self-efficacy to initiate participation in sports. The sample was enlisted from three
Thunder Bay, Ontario, high schools (n = 292) from two age groups: grade 9 and grade 12.
Sport participation levels were assessed with a self-report measure of average weekly
participation in sports. Self-efficacy to succeed was measured with a 9-point Likert scale
using a modified Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory (Vealey, 1986), and a self-efficacy to
initiate participation in sport tool. Written responses to several questions were also
requested from sport nonparticipants for qualitative analysis. Quantitative results were
analyzed using MANOVA. Findings identified a gender effect on self-efficacy to succeed in
sport with males (x = 7.17) demonstrating higher levels than females (x = 6.75).
Participation level had a main effect on both measures of self-efficacy. Age group was
found to have no effect on any variables. The role of sport participation in the development
of self-efficacy is discussed, including the influence of gender. Results are described in
terms of self-efficacy theory as conceptualized by Bandura (1977). | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.subject | Self-efficacy | |
dc.subject | Adolescent psychology | |
dc.subject | Sports Psychological aspects | |
dc.title | Gender differences in adolescent self-efficacy in sport | |
dc.type | Thesis | |
etd.degree.name | Master of Science | |
etd.degree.level | Master | |
etd.degree.discipline | Kinesiology | |
etd.degree.grantor | Lakehead University | |
dc.contributor.committeemember | McAuliffe, Jim | |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Crossman, Jane | |