Using Social Cognitive Career Theory to explore the underrepresentation of women in Sport Management degree programs

Increased participation in high school athletics and the growing number of female sport fans affirm that women are interested in sport. Despite their interest, women are underrepresented in Sport Management degree programs and careers in sport. This paper proposes the Sport Management Major Choice c...

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Published in:Managing sport and leisure 2022-07, Vol.ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), p.1-12
Main Authors: Sellars, Nicole, Jacobs, Brittany L., Wendry, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
degree program
Major choice
SCCT
Sport Management
women
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Summary:Increased participation in high school athletics and the growing number of female sport fans affirm that women are interested in sport. Despite their interest, women are underrepresented in Sport Management degree programs and careers in sport. This paper proposes the Sport Management Major Choice conceptual model (SMMC) which expands Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) to explore the academic choice and the career development pathway of women in Sport Management. The future validation and application of this model will allow Sport Managers to identify ways to increase female enrollment in Sport Management degree programs, with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of women working in sport.
ISSN:2375-0472
2375-0480
DOI:10.1080/23750472.2022.2096673