Gender equality among footballers in the early age-stage: a predictive model

Given that female football remains predominantly male-dominated, this study investigates the relationship between sexist beliefs, gender relations, and perceived motor skills among male and female footballers. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a predictive model for these factors and determine whether it varies by gender. The study sampled 5,065 students (48.9% male, 51.1% female) from eight countries across four continents, with an average age of 13.43 years. The Brief Scale of Attitudes towards Gender Equality in Football in the School Environment (EBAIGFU) was used for assessment. The findings revealed that the predictive model showed a good fit across all samples, with significant effects from perceived motor competence. Notably, two strong direct effects were observed in the women’s model, compared to one in the men’s one. The results underscore the importance of supporting perceived competence to improve gender equity and reduce discriminatory attitudes in youth football.

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Sportis Scientific Journal of School Sport Physical Education and Psychomotricity
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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.17979/sportis.2025.11.2.11157
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Physical Education and Pedagogy
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Gender equality among footballers in the early age-stage: a predictive model

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Abstract

Given that female football remains predominantly male-dominated, this study investigates the relationship between sexist beliefs, gender relations, and perceived motor skills among male and female footballers. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a predictive model for these factors and determine whether it varies by gender. The study sampled 5,065 students (48.9% male, 51.1% female) from eight countries across four continents, with an average age of 13.43 years. The Brief Scale of Attitudes towards Gender Equality in Football in the School Environment (EBAIGFU) was used for assessment. The findings revealed that the predictive model showed a good fit across all samples, with significant effects from perceived motor competence. Notably, two strong direct effects were observed in the women’s model, compared to one in the men’s one. The results underscore the importance of supporting perceived competence to improve gender equity and reduce discriminatory attitudes in youth football.

Sportis Scientific Journal of School Sport Physical Education and PsychomotricityVol. 11(2)
Islamic Azad University, Tehran (IR), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (MX), Universidad de Granada (ES), The University of Texas at Arlington (US), University of East Sarajevo (BA), Ministerio de Educación Cultura y Deporte (ES), Institut Nacional d'Educació Física de Catalunya (ES), University of Castilla-La Mancha (ES)
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