International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 12(3), pp. 492 - 503
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120305
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The Odyssey of Women Empowerment through Sports Performance: A Mixed Method Approach

Kashish Pandey ^*, Khusboo K
Department of Applied Psychology, School of Behavioural and Social Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, India

ABSTRACT

Purpose: Sport and digitization have something surprising in common: both are drivers of gender equality and women's empowerment. In sports, performance is the end target for any Asian athlete. Performance is determined psychologically and physiologically Burgeoning research has shed light on the efficacy of digital devices such as smart watches, biofeedback which can help athletes in their athletic performance and general well-being thus empowering athletes in their progress. However, there has been a gap in identifying the impact of certain psychological variables on performance. Hence, the objective of the present research was to explore metacognition, grit, self-efficacy, and social support on performance among athletes. Design/methodology/approach: This study intends to fill the research gap by using a mixed method approach. The quantitative part of the section applied a cross-sectional survey design (n=201) for which correlation and regression analysis was used to answer the research questions. For the qualitative part of the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the female sub-elite athletes (n=6). The interviews were transcribed and subjected to an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings: The findings of this research provide a nuanced perspective to the existing literature in understanding the performance facilitators which can help female athletes attain performance subsequently empowering them through their athletic ranking. Additionally, through the results of qualitative part, it has been found that digital devices such as smart watches, biofeedback, other sport science-based equipment have helped the sub-elite athletes to improve their performance. This suggests that amalgamation of both psychological and psychophysiological process can lead to enhanced athletic performance. Implications: Our suggested future directions focus on the development of targeted interventions and programs aimed at enhancing athletic performance through legitimate means, thereby amalgamating sports and technology for the ameliorating effects.

KEYWORDS
Digitization, Sports, Performance, Grit, Social Support, Metacognition, Self-Efficacy

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Kashish Pandey , Khusboo K , "The Odyssey of Women Empowerment through Sports Performance: A Mixed Method Approach," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 492 - 503, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120305.

(b). APA Format:
Kashish Pandey , Khusboo K (2024). The Odyssey of Women Empowerment through Sports Performance: A Mixed Method Approach. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 12(3), 492 - 503. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120305.