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dc.contributor.authorTeevale, Tasileta
dc.date.accessioned2015-01-26T22:29:07Z
dc.date.available2015-01-26T22:29:07Z
dc.date.issued2001
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/6145
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to explore the netball experiences of Pacific women in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Specific objectives were to identify reasons for participation, socialisation agents and the link between ethnicity and sport. A mixed-method approach was utilised to gather data. 157 netballers (age range 17-56+) completed a modified version of the Participation Motivation Questionnaire (Gill, Gross & Huddleston, 1983). Treatment of the scores by principal components analysis yielded seven factors: Aspects of Netball/Health & Fitness, Challenge, Social Status, Affiliation, Energy Release, Skills Development, and Family Affiliation. Focus group data (3 groups) confirmed the family as the most significant socialisation agent during initial involvement, and the salience of self-motivation for current participation. In addition, netballers articulated the existence of a "Pacific" style of play, which the author hypothesised, reflects the affects of a unique cultural background and sporting environment. The key implication of this research is the need for sport managers to deliver sport opportunities that meet the diverse needs of its multi-ethnic and multi-cultural participants in order to ensure continued participation. Areas for future research are identified.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectNetballen_US
dc.subjectWomen netball playersen_US
dc.subjectPacific Islandersen_US
dc.subjectNew Zealanden_US
dc.titlePacific women's netball participation in Aotearoa/New Zealand : factors influencing participation : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Business Studies in Sports Management at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineSports Managementen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster in Business Studies (M. B. S.)en_US


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