Does gender bias affect participation in sport? Evidence from perceptions of gender bias in Irish rowing clubs

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dc.contributor.authorJordan, Declan
dc.contributor.authorRyan, Marie
dc.contributor.authorBuckley, Maeve
dc.contributor.authorLambe, Claire
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-21T09:50:03Z
dc.date.available2026-07-21T09:50:03Z
dc.date.issued2026-07-14
dc.description.abstractGovernments and sporting bodies are increasingly engaged in initiatives to increase participation in physical activity and sport, particularly among women and girls. Using data from original survey and focus groups of members of Irish rowing clubs this paper examines the perception of gender bias and the effects it has on women’s intention to remain in the sport. Econometric analysis reveals that women are more likely to report gender bias in resource allocation, leadership opportunities, and achievement recognition. Greater perception of gender bias is associated with lower probability of continued participation. Qualitative data highlight challenges in equipment access, training schedules, and leadership representation for women. The analysis informs evidence-based recommendations for sport managers and policymakers, including strategic policy revisions, equitable resource allocation, and targeted retention strategies. Integrating theories of social role, role congruity, and stereotype threat, this research advances sport gender dynamics understanding and offers insights for creating inclusive environments supporting sustained participation among athletes, particularly womenen
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dc.identifier.authororcidJordan, Declan§0000-0002-2446-0111
dc.identifier.authororcidRyan, Marie§0000-0003-3111-7060
dc.identifier.authororcidBuckley, Maeve
dc.identifier.authororcidLambe, Claire
dc.identifier.citationJordan, D, Ryan, M, Buckley, M & Lambe, C 2026, 'Does gender bias affect participation in sport? Evidence from perceptions of gender bias in Irish rowing clubs', International Journal of Sport and Society, pp. 1-45. https://doi.org/10.18848/2152-7857/CGP/A410
dc.identifier.doi10.18848/2152-7857/CGP/A410
dc.identifier.endpage45
dc.identifier.issn2152-7857
dc.identifier.journaltitleInternational Journal of Sport and Society
dc.identifier.otherORCID: /0000-0003-3111-7060/work/221416036
dc.identifier.otherORCID: /0000-0002-2446-0111/work/221416039
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/19083
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCommon Ground Research Networks
dc.rights© 2026, the Author(s). Published by Common Ground Research Networks.
dc.rights.accessrightsopen access
dc.rights.licensenameAttribution 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.statusPeer reviewed
dc.subjectGender bias
dc.subjectSport participation
dc.subjectDiversity policy
dc.subjectRowing
dc.subjectWomen in sport
dc.subject[CUBS]
dc.titleDoes gender bias affect participation in sport? Evidence from perceptions of gender bias in Irish rowing clubsen
dc.typeArticle (peer-reviewed)
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