Factors Influencing the Participation of Women in the Local Football Leagues
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Date
2017
Authors
Wangari, Gorreti
Kimani, Elishiba
Wango, Geofrey
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Publisher
International Peer Reviewed Journal and Book Publishing
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the participation of
women in the local football leagues.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. It was conducted in Gatundu
North and Thika West. The target population for this study was the 8 and 6women football teams
in Gatundu North and Thika West districts, respectively. Focus group discussion guide,
Interview schedule and Questionnaire were the instruments of data collection. The study mainly
yielded qualitative data. This was sorted out, analyzed quantitatively and presented in tables.
Results: The study established that participation of women in the football leagues was
influenced by several factors. Some women played football simply because they loved the game
and because they found it exciting and fun. Those who were students in Thika West participated
in football because they hoped that football would improve their lives in terms of keeping
healthy and fit and learning especially reproductive health. Other respondents also considered it
is a platform for socialization and making new friends.
Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that the National
government, county government as well as the Football Kenya Federation should be keen on
women football and give it the attention that it deserves in order to improve their participation in
football.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Football leagues, Physical factors, Psychosocial factors, Economic factors
Citation
International Journal of Gender Studies Vol.1, Issue 1 No.4, pp 56 -75, 2017