The impact of openly LGBTQIA individuals on the perception of team cohesion in Division 1 women's college athletics

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dc.contributor.advisorGray, Joey
dc.contributor.authorStolze, Samantha R.
dc.contributor.committeememberEstes, Steve
dc.contributor.departmentHealth & Human Performanceen_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-26T17:45:48Z
dc.date.available2017-05-26T17:45:48Z
dc.date.issued2016-12-10
dc.description.abstractThis study explored the aspects of team cohesion among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and straight female athletes in the world of Division I college athletics at a southeastern university. In doing so, the researchers sought to form a better understanding of the relationships and experiences between the LGBTQIA and heterosexual athletes. The Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) was combined with specific demographic questions to assess the athlete’s team cohesion as it relates to their sexual orientation.
dc.description.abstractPast studies involving the GEQ have researched multiple variables, but few have researched the effect of an athlete’s sexual orientation on team cohesion. Results from this study indicated no statistically significant difference in the perception of team cohesion for LGBTQIA athletes and their heterosexual teammates.
dc.description.degreeM.S.
dc.identifier.urihttp://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/xmlui/handle/mtsu/5298
dc.publisherMiddle Tennessee State University
dc.subject.umiSports management
dc.subject.umiLGBTQ studies
dc.thesis.degreegrantorMiddle Tennessee State University
dc.thesis.degreelevelMasters
dc.titleThe impact of openly LGBTQIA individuals on the perception of team cohesion in Division 1 women's college athletics
dc.typeThesis

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