Batey, J. and Owton, H. (2014) Team mums: team sport experiences of athletic mothers. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. 22(1), pp. 30-36. 1063-6161.
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Abstract:
Maintaining involvement in sport and exercise activities is a challenge for mothers with young children. This study therefore qualitatively explores the experiences of 7 mothers who have managed to remain physically active in team sports exploring how the team environment might meet their psychological needs. We analyse the results through Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Semi-structured interviews were thematically analysed to reveal the following themes: perceived benefits of sport, perceived benefits of being part of a team, needing time out from being a mother, social support and empowerment and self-determination. Feelings of competence, autonomy and relatedness were interwoven to these themes thus demonstrating the applicability of SDT to this domain
Subjects:
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ755.7 Parents. Parenthood > HQ759 Motherhood
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV706 Sports psychology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV706.5 Sports sociology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV709 Sports for women
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV706 Sports psychology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV706.5 Sports sociology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV709 Sports for women
Creators:
Batey, J. and Owton, H.
Publisher:
Program for the Advancement of Girls and Women in Sport and Physical Activity
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Social and Cultural Research in Psychology Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Social Sciences (to 2016)
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Social Sciences (to 2016)
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
April 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 30-36
Journal or Publication Title:
Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal
Volume:
22
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
1063-6161
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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