Making sport safe and supportive again could keep more girls in game, say researchers

Most girls (just) want to have fun while talking about the game, and Surrey University researchers say it is forgetting to leave many young women.

In a study published by Coagent psychologyResearchers conducted intensive interview with 20 women The age of 18 to 25 years, who stopped participating in swimming, gymnastics or ballet during them Adolescent,

The study found that the concerns of the body image were one of the main reasons why many Male woman Left your game. They often compare how their body saw and performed others and usually felt that they do not measure. Many participants also talked about the pressure felt from parents, coaches and schools, which made their game less pleasant and pushed them to leave.

Gender stereotypes also played a role. Some girls steering game It did not suit them or was seen as a “woman”. Others were judged to not fit the expected form or behavior of a female athlete, making them feel out of place.

“We need to hold a hold on why so many girls separate from the game, and it should be a red flag for someone that cares about women’s health. Often, the game that they like once stops getting fun. They are exposed to disclose the uniform, which are visible by mother -father or coach, which needs to be seen by the girls or coaches. Needed.”

As Women in the game, 43% of girls who once seen themselves as sporty, now only 24% do not do so until the end of their adolescence compared to boys. The same report echoes all the study, many girls said that they feel justice (68%), lack of confidence (61%) or schoolwork and body worries. Over three-fourths avoid exercise during their period, and 73% say they dislike seen while playing the game.