Attitudes of Sport Science Students Regarding to Gender Roles - Journal Article

Oct 15, 2026

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Social gender refers to how gender shapes perceptions of self, interactions with others, social opportunities, professions, and family roles. The study applies a quantitative research design to examine gender perceptions among 318 fourth-year physical education and sports students using the Perception Gender Scale (25 items). Results show gender perceptions at a medium level, with differences between female and male students, no differences across departments, and a low negative correlation with age.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages5

Reading Time13 min

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Introduction

Gender concept: physiological and sociological views

Social gender and gender divisions

Gender roles in patriarchal societies

Method

Findings

Discussion and Conclusion

References

Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 6, No. 3, 456-460, 2020 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/journal.522.2020.63 .456.460 © 2020 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Attitudes of Sport Science Students Regarding to Gender Roles Nedim Malkoc University of Health Sciences, Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, Turkey. Abstract Social gender is the difference that gender creates in a society, it is related to how one thinks of him or herself, how him or her interacts with others, social opportunities, professions, family roles, and the roles allowed for men and women. There is pluralist participation and a sense of justice in the philosophy of sports. In this context, all stakeholders (athletes, coaches, assistants, etc.) involved in sports activities are expected to evaluate and interpret sports activities in this context. The research was carried out using quantitative research method. A total of 318 students from the School of Physical Education and Sports (fourth grade) of Kastamonu University participated in the study. Perception Gender Scale consisting of 1 dimensions and 25 items, created by Altinova and Duyan (2013) was used as measurement tool. High average score of the scale indicates the positive perception of society gender roles. The data were found to be normally distributed and parametric test methods were used. According to results of the research conducted, the perceptions of gender of sports science students are at a medium level. In addition, gender perceptions of female sports science students were differentiated from male sports science students. The perceptions of gender did not differ among sports science students within the scope of the departments they received education. In addition, a low level of negative correlation was found between the ages of sports science students and their gender perceptions. Keywords: Attitudes, College, Gender, Roles, Students, University. Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Competing Interests: The author declares that there are no conflicts of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Transparency: The author confirms that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study was reported; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study follows all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 457 2. Method ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 457 3. Findings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 458 4. Discussion and Conclusion........................................................................................................................................................... 459 References ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 459 Contribution of this paper to the literature The concept of gender perception is not one of the subjects that do not attract much attention in the field of sports sciences. As a result of the research carried out in this context, it is important to examine the gender perceptions of university student youth. It is expected to be aresource for similar researches in the field of sports sciences and to positively affect the concept of gender equality which is socially importan

FAQs

What does the study measure about students’ gender perceptions?

It measures students’ gender perceptions using the Perception Gender Scale, consisting of 1 dimension and 25 items.

What research method and sample size were used?

The research uses a quantitative method with 318 fourth-grade students from the School of Physical Education and Sports at Kastamonu University.

What were the main findings regarding gender perceptions across groups?

Sport science students’ gender perceptions were at a medium level; female students differed from male students, perceptions did not differ among departments, and a low negative correlation was found between students’ ages and gender perceptions.

Oct 15, 2026

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