NASSM Conference Abstract Archive: Socio-Cultural

NASSM Conference Abstract Archive
Socio-cultural
NASSM 2011
Life After Hockey: An Examination of the National Hockey League’s Career Transition Program
Andre Andrijiw, University of Alberta
“Olympic Glory”: An Analysis of Australia’s Success at the Olympics:”
Richard Baka, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
A Cross-Cultural Examination of the Antecedents and Consequences of Hosting an International Mega-Event
Robert Baker, George Mason University; Craig Esherick, George Mason University; Ji-Ho Kim, George Mason University
A Pre-Evaluation of British Public Opinion on the London 2012 Olympics Based on Sport Participation Types
Guillaume Bodet, Loughborough University; Jennifer Coleman, Loughborough University
Examining the Effects of Youth Sport Settings on the Development of Creativity
Matthew T. Bowers, University of Texas at Austin; B. Christine Green, University of Texas at Austin (Advisor)
Little League vs. Sandlot: Understanding the Meanings of Formal and Informal Youth Sport Experiences
Matthew T. Bowers, University of Texas at Austin; B. Christine Green, University of Texas at Austin (Advisor)
It Takes a Village: Black Female Collegiate Athletes’ Social Network Experiences
Akilah Carter, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline McDowell , University of Illinois
Where People Play: A Research Symposium on the Development and Provisions of Community Sport
Alison Doherty, University of Western Ontario; Matthew Nicholson, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University; Russell Hoye, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University; B. Christine Green, University of Texas at Austin; Sue Vail, York University; Lisa Kikulis, Brock University; Laura Cousens, Brock University; Joanne Maclean, Brock University; Martha Barnes, Brock University; Erin Sharpe, Brock University
Female Fans of Men's Sport: Does Their Interest Carry Over to Women's Sport?
Annemarie Farrell, Ithaca College; Janet Fink, University of Connecticut
""Out" Female Intercollegiate Athletes: Factors Leading to Athletes' Ability to be "Out" in Sport"
Janet Fink, University of Connecticut; Laura Burton, University of Connecticut; Heidi Parker, University of Southern Maine; Annemarie Farrell, Ithaca College
Friend or Foe? Student Perceptions Surrounding the Recruitment of International Student-Athletes
Cornell Foo, University of Florida; Nefertiti Walker, University of Florida; Michael Sagas, University of Florida (Advisor)
Sport and Disadvantage: The Impact of Participation
David Gallant, La Trobe University
Investigating Intention to Continue Coaching: Results of a Field Based Intervention Study with Practicing Coaches
Jeff Greenhill, Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research, Queensland Academy of Sport; Graham Cuskelly, Griffith University; Sue Hooper, Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research, Queensland Academy of Sport; Christopher Auld, Griffith University; Erin Appleton, Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research, Queensland Academy of Sport
Civic Engagement Activities of College Athletes and Non-Athletes
Jennifer Hoffman, University of Washington; Lisa Kihl, University of Minnesota; Lydia Bell, University of Arizona; Anne Browning, University of Washington
A Comparison of Traditional versus Athletic Variables for Predicting College Student-Athlete GPA.
James Johnson, Ball State University
Referee Attrition: An Exploration of Former Referees’ Experiences
Pamm Kellett, Deakin University; Stacy Warner, East Carolina University; Jacob Tingle, Trinity University
Capturing the Australian Baseball Market: Examining the Joint Venture between MLB and the ABF
Pamm Kellett, Deakin University; Michael Sparks, SportInfo
Female Athletes’ “Sex Sells” Marketing Strategy: Consumers’ Gender Gap toward Female Athletes’ Body Images
Ka Young Kim, University of Florida; Michael Sagas, Univesity of Florida (Advisor)
Why Play Sport in Your Underwear? Children's Perceptions of Athlete Photos
Sarah Leberman, Massey University
Sport for Social Change: Using a Case Study Analysis to Advance Sport-For-Development Theory and Assessment Strategies
Alexis Lyras, University of Louisville; Jon Welty Peachey, Texas A&M University; John Borland, Springfield University; Lawrence Cann, Street Soccer U.S.A.; Adam Cohen, Texas A&M University
The Greenest Sport Fans: The Relationship Between Fan Identity and Motivation Toward the Environment
Brian P. McCullough, Texas A&M University; Melanie L. Sartore-Baldwin, East Carolina University
Understanding the Impact of Competitive Youth Sport on the Family System
Michael Newhouse-Bailey, The University of Texas at Austin; Paul Keiper, Texas A&M University; Marlene Dixon, The University of Texas at Austin (Advisor)
Improving Organizational Effectiveness: Understanding Athletes' Socio-Cultural Adaptation to New Training Environments
Brianna Newland, University of Texas at Austin ; B. Christine Green, University of Texas at Austin
Brand Imagery and Athletes: Examining the Reinforcement of Stereotypes
Calvin Nite, Texas A&M University; Khalid Ballouli, Texas A&M University
Ballin': Examining the Components of Sport Based Interventions which Lead to Holistic Benefits for African-American Girls
Joyce Olushola, The University of Texas at Austin; B. Christine Green, The University of Texas at Austin (Advisor); Marlene Dixon, The University of Texas at Austin (Advisor); Floyd Jones, West Virgina University
The Effects of Player Exodus on the Local Sports Systems in Developing Countries: A Case Study of the Ghana Glo Premier League
Ian Osei Owusu, University of Windsor; Marijke Taks, University of Windsor (Advisor)
Building Social Capital through Cause-Related Sporting Events: A Catalyst for Social Change
Denise Parris, Texas A & M University; Jon Welty Peachey , Texas A & M University (Advisor)
Bowling and the Rebuilding of American Communities
Daniel Rosenberg, Barry University; Julie Priester, Barry University
""I am a Runner": Early Motivators and the Development of Sport Identities"
Ryan Snelgrove, University of Waterloo; Mark Havitz, University of Waterloo
Unintended Consequences of Religious Affiliation in Sport: An Analysis of Sport Leadership Decision Making in Spirituality
James Strode, Ohio Dominican University
The "Trickle Down Effect" of Medium Sized Sport Events: In Search for Empirical Evidence
Marijke Taks, University of Windsor; Laura Misener, University of Windsor; Laurence Chalip, The University of Texas
Conceptualizing the Lack of Women in Men’s College Basketball: A Multilevel Model Approach
Nefertiti Walker, University of Florida; Michael Sagas, University of Florida (Advisor)
Sporting Communities: A Comparison of Formal versus Informal Sport Contexts
Stacy Warner, East Carolina University; Marlene Dixon, The University of Texas at Austin
Sacred Flame: 100 Years Later Still Bringing Communities Together
Xu Xiao, University of Illinois; Carla Costa, University of Illinois (Advisor)
NASSM 2010
Benefits of Kids Tribune at Stadiums and Its Effects on the Football Culture
Ilhan Adilogullari, University of Gaziantep; Burak Adilogullari, University of Gaziantep
Managing Sport-Based Peace Initiatives
Robert Baker, George Mason University; Craig Esherick, George Mason University
Racial Tasking and the College Quarterback: Redefining the Stacking Phenomenon
Trevor Bopp, University of Florida; Michael Sagas, University of Florida (Advisor)
Playing Sports Video Games as a Supplement to Sport Identity: Insights on Athlete Transitions
Matthew Bowers, University of Texas at Austin; B. Christine Green, University of Texas at Austin (Advisor)
Economic Uncertainty and Family Sport Participation: Implications for Practitioners in Community Sport Organizations
Michael Diacin, University of Indianapolis
Challenging the Gender Binary: Male Practice Players' Views of Female Athletes and Women's Sports
Janet Fink, University of Connecticut; Heather Maxwell, General Mills, Inc.
Feeling Disconnected?: the Disparity between Division I and III International and Domestic student-athletes
Cornell Foo, University of Florida; Janelle E. Wells, University of Florida; Michael Sagas, University of Florida (Advisor)
Promoting Institutional Values through Intercollegiate Athletics
Michael Godfrey, Clemson University; April Flint, Clemson University; James Satterfield, Clemson University
Global Assessment of Sport for Development Programs for Girls and Women
Meg Hancock, University of Louisville; Alex Lyras, University of Louisville; Jae-Pil Ha, University of Louisville
Understanding the Financial Needs of Canadian High Performance Athletes
Alanna Harman, University of Western Ontario; Lucie Thibault, Brock University (Advisor)
Role Models or Criminals? The Effects of Race and Severity of Criminal Activity on Audience Perceptions of Professional Athletes
Amy Jones, University of West Alabama; Josh Dickhaus, University of Alabama
Developing a Sense of Community among Umpires: Retaining Sports’ Vital Resources
Pamm Kellett, Deakin University; Stacy Warner, University of Texas at Austin
Replacing Athleticism with Sexuality: A Content Analysis of Athlete Models in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues
Ka Young Kim, University of Florida; Michael Sagas, Unversity of Florida (Advisor)
Comparison of Motivation Scales in Understanding Korean Immigrant Major League Baseball Consumers
Jiho Kim, University of Tennessee; Adam W Love, Mississippi State Univeristy
The Symbolic Power of Sport: The Impact of World Cup 2002 on the Bilateral Relationship between South Korea and Japan
Chiyoung Kim, University of Texas at Austin; Masayuki Yoshida, Biwako Seikei Sport College; Toshiyuki Ogura, University of Texas at Austin; Kyu-soo Chung, University of Texas at Austin; So Youn Lim, University of Texas at Austin; Hidemasa Nakamura, Hitotsubashi University; Bob Heere, University of Texas at Austin (Advisor)
Utilizing Grant Funding to Promote Social Development: A Unique Way to Teach and Learn
Carrie LeCrom, Virginia Commonwealth University; Nathan Tomasini, Virginia Commonwealth University
A Study of Intercollegiate Athletes’ Viewership Behavior of Sport Programming on Television
Soonhwan Lee, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Seungbum Lee, University of Akron; James Gladden, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Brandon Cole, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
The Under-Representation of Women Working in College Athletics
Rachel Madsen, University of Connecticut
Effects of Hazing on Team Cohesion
Colleen McGlone, Coastal Carolina University; Gibson Darden, Coastal Carolina University
Race, Gender, and Disability: A Written and Photographic Examination of Sports Illustrated for Kids from 1989-2008
Erin McNary, Fontbonne University
The Strong Silent Type: Exploring the Experiences of Male and Female Division I Strength and Conditioning Professionals
Melanie Sartore, East Carolina University
An Application of Intervention Mapping Techniques to League-wide Physical Activity Initiatives
Emily Sparvero, Temple University
Gender Equity in College Sport Athletic Budgets in a Time of Economic Uncertainty
Ellen Staurowsky, Ithaca College
The Impact of the Economic Recession on Sport Participation in Local Communities
Marijke Taks, University of Windsor
Role Modelling of Olympic Athletes: Perceptions of Aspiring Sport Managers at Selected South African Universities
Johannes Van Wyk, University of Pretoria
Intersections between Sport Management and Youth Development
Maria Veri, San Francisco State University; David Walsh, San Francisco State University
A Grounded Theory of International Student Sport Participation Experience
Chung-Hsiang Wang, University of Texas at Austin; Laurence Chalip, University of Texas at Austin (Advisor)
The Football Factor: Creating a Sense of Community on Campus
Stacy Warner, The University of Texas at Austin; Stephen L. Shapiro, Old Dominion University; Lynn L. Ridinger, Old Dominion University; Marlene Dixon, University of Texas at Austin (Advisor)
Toward an Integrated Approach in Examining the Cultural, Social, and Psychological Meanings of Sport Consumption
Xiaoyan Xing, Laurentian University; Laurence Chalip, University of Texas
Socio-Cultural
NASSM 2009
Conceptualization of the International Students Sport Participation Scale
James Allen, The University of Southern Mississippi; Dan Drane, The University of Southern Mississippi (Advisor); Kevin K. Byon, The University of Southern Mississippi (Advisor)
We're the Players': The Under-representation of Black Females as Head Coaches in Division I Women's Basketball
John F. Borland, Springfield College; Jennifer E. Bruening, University of Connecticut
The Effects of Gender, Race, and Role Congruity on Perceptions of Quality of Job Applicant
John F. Borland, Springfield College; Laura J. Burton, University of Connecticut; Janet S. Fink, University of Connecticut
Creating and Maintaining Gender Equity in Ice Arenas
Lynn Campbell, University of Windsor; Vicky Paraschak, University of Windsor (Advisor)
The Portrayal of Women in Sports Illustrated: A Twelve Year Trend Analysis
Hailey E. Daehnke, Texas A&M University; Claudia Benavides-Espinoza, Texas A&M University
The Decline of The Black Community's Participation in America's Pastime: A Qualitative Investigation
Joshua DeLorme, Texas A&M University; John N. Singer, Texas A&M University (Advisor)
Understanding Adult Sport Participation and Community: A Multi-National Inquiry
Marlene A. Dixon, The University of Texas at Austin; Bob Heere, The University of Texas at Austin (Advisor); B. Christine Green, The University of Texas at Austin; Packianathan Chelladurai, The Ohio State University; Kyu-soo Chung, The University of Texas at Austin; Toshiyuki Ogura, The University of Texas at Austin; Joyce Olushola, The University of Texas at Austin; Chung-Hsiang Wang, The University of Texas at Austin; Brennan K. Berg, The University of Texas at Austin; Chiyoung Kim, The University of Texas at Austin; So Youn Lim, The University of Texas at Austin; Michael Newhouse-Bailey, The University of Texas at Austin; Matthew T. Bowers, The University of Texas at Austin; Juan Sebastian Giraldo, The University of Texas at Austin; Seth A. Kessler, The University of Texas at Austin; Luo Li, The University of Texas at Austin; Tolga Ozyurtcu, The University of Texas at Austin; Stacy Warner, The University of Texas at Austin
A re-examination of gendered sports: The relationship between sex, implicit sexism, and feminine/masculine and appropriate/inappropriate ratings of sports
Janet S. Fink, University of Connecticut; Heidi M. Parker, Syracuse University; Hyong Il Yim, University of Connecticut
The Social and Cultural Relationships of Athletic Programs, Institutions, and Communities
Michael G. Godfrey, Clemson University; James W. Satterfield, Clemson University
Racial Representations of Women's and Men's Intercollegiate Basketball Coverage on ESPN.com
Terrence A. Jordan, Georgia Southern University; Heather Maxwell, University of Minnesota; Nicole LaVoi, University of Minnesota
Developing mothers as youth sport coaches
Sarah Leberman, Massey University; Nicole LaVoi, Tucker Center for Research on Girls &Women in Sport
Pregnancy: An Exploratory Study of Student-Athlete Knowledge and Decision Making
Barbara Osborne, University of North Carolina; Lindsey Jaco, University of North Carolina
Children's Perceptions of Male and Female Athletes as Portrayed in Sports Illustrated for Kids
Brittany M. Perotti, University of Connecticut; Jennifer E. Bruening, University of Connecticut (Advisor); John F. Borland, Springfield College (Advisor)
Is There a Difference Between Miami of Ohio and Miami of Florida When You Are a Student-Athlete From Slovakia? Examining the College Selection Process for International Student-Athletes
Nels K. Popp, Illinois State University; David Pierce, Ball State University; Mary A. Hums, University of Louisville
In her court: The meaning of advancement to women administrators of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics departments
Angela N. Pratt, University of Tennessee; Eric Haley, University of Tennessee (Advisor)
Development Perspectives: Girls' Sport Participation in post-9/11 Afghanistan
Maria J. Veri, San Francisco State University; Nancy E. Waite, Portland, OR
NASSM 2008
The underrepresentation of African American NCAA FBS coaches from 1997-2006
Trevor Bopp, Texas A&M University; Michael Sagas, Texas A&M University (Advisor)
Factors influencing Taiwanese Americans to attend professional sporting events
Yin-Feng Chen, Texas Woman's University; Bettye Myers, Texas Woman's University (Advisor)
Gender diversity and service quality in NCAA Division I women's teams
Jinho Choi, Texas A&M University; Michael Sagas, Texas A&M University; Se-Hyuk Park, Seoul National University of Technology; Dean Kwak, Texas A&M University
Middle-aged mom vs. the blue suit from downtown: Understanding marketing strategies for the Vancouver Olympic plebiscite and the link to regime theory
Anthony G. Church, Laurentian University
College sport and social capital: Are students 'bowling alone'?
Aaron Clopton, Marshall University; Bryan Finch, Oklahoma State University
Development of the commitment to diversity questionnaire
George Cunningham, Texas A&M University
Creating opportunities for diverse populations: An action research study
George Cunningham, Texas A&M University
Overcoming barriers: The influence of gender and race on intentions to become a collegiate coach
Brad Davis, Texas A&M University; George Cunningham, Texas A&M University (Advisor)
The media's reaction to sexism in sport: A critical discourse analysis
Janet Fink, University of Connecticut; John Borland, University of Connecticut; Sarah Fields, The Ohio State University
Coaching high school athletes in Connecticut: Evaluation of a psychosocial coaching training program
Erin Hagan, University of Connecticut; Laura Burton, University of Connecticut (Advisor)
American idol? David Beckham and the development of soccer in the USA
John Harris, Kent State University; Sangkwon Lee, Kent State University; Mark Lyberger, Kent State University
Inevitable tensions? Examining sport for development NGO relationships with national sport organizations
Lyndsay Hayhurst, University of Toronto
The Olympic Movement and social responsibility: Organizational best practices which can bring about social change
Mary Hums, University of Louisville; Alex Lyras , University of Louisville; Eli Wolff, Northeastern University; Curt Hamakawa, Western New England College; Jon Welty Peachey, University of Connecticut
Sport management & social justice: Access to and treatment in youth sports
Aidyn Iachini, The Ohio State University; Packianathan Chelladurai, The Ohio State University (Advisor)
Program theory of sport-related intervention: A multiple case study of sport-related youth violence prevention programs
Nam-Su Kim, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Mega-Events and corporate social responsibility: A stakeholder perspective of compatibility
Laura Misener
An exploration of the lesbian label among health and kinesiology department academicians
Melanie Sartore, East Carolina University
Stakeholder management in big-time college sport: The African-American male athlete and the Interest-Convergence principle
John N. Singer, Texas A&M University
A critical race theory assessment of the hiring processes of NCAA Division IA and IAA football programs
John N. Singer, Texas A&M University; C. Keith Harrison, University of Central Florida
NASCAR's stars-n-bars dilemma: Pop culture -vs- social responsibility
Warren Whisenant, University of Miami; Susan Mullane, University of Miami; Jason Lee, University of North Florida
NASSM 2007
Social Responsibility in Sport Management: Coming Down from the Ivory Tower
Jennifer Bruening, University of Connecticut; Laura Burton, University of Connecticut; Sonya Lilienthal, San Jose State University; Alexis Lyras, University of Connecticut; Marlene Dixon, University of Texas; Debra Pace, University of Nevada-Las Vegas (Ad
Sport Consumer Socialization of Children: the Role of Parents, Peers, and Siblings
Jonathan Casper, North Carolina State University
Personal Identity and Perceived Dissimilarity among College Athletes
Jinho Choi, Texas A&M University; George Cunningham, Texas A&M University (Advisor)
Successful Marketing Strategy of American Branded Fitness Clubs in South Korea
Taejun Chon, Yonsei University; Chulwon Lee, Yonsei University; Banghyeon Cho, Yonsei University; Byungkon Yoon, Yonsei University
Decision to Enter the Sports and Leisure Industry: Differences Among Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and University and Those Attending Primarily White Institutions
George B. Cunningham, Texas A&M University; John N. Singer, Texas A&M University
Beyond Demographic Effects: The Influence of Religious Dissimilarity on Subsequent Group Outcomes
George B. Cunningham, Texas A&M University
Why Women Don't Watch Women's Sport: A Qualitative Analysis
Annemarie Farrell, Ithaca College
An Examination of Racial Diversity in Collegiate Football: A 15 Year Update
Bryan Finch, Texas A&M University; Michael Sagas, Texas A&M University (Advisor)
Cultural Variations in the Perception of the Value of Sports Teams to a Community
Bernard Fisher, Neumann College; Andrea Pent, Neumann College
Managing Gender in English Collegiate Soccer
John Harris, Kent State University; Ben Clayton, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, UK
Sport and Human Rights: Developments in the Human Rights Movement and Disability Sport Initiatives
Mary Hums, University of Louisville; Anita Moorman, University of Louisville
An Examination of Sport Commitment of Windsurfers
Jung-Hwan Jeon, Old Dominion University; Lynn L. Ridinger, Old Dominion University
Leveraging Sport Involvement Through Heritage Memorabilia
Pamm Kellett, Deakin University
Integrating a New Culture: Does Sport Participation Affect Korean Immigrants' Acculturation into the US Culture?
Nam-Su Kim, University of Texas at Austin; Hyunjae Lee, University of Texas at Austin; Won Jae Kim, University of Texas at Austin; Yong Jae Ko & B. Christine Green, University of Florida & University of Texas at Austin (Advisors)
Mothers in Elite Sport: Caring, Competitive and Capable
Sarah Leberman, Massey University, New Zealand; Farah Palmer, Massey University, New Zealand
Perceived Employment Openness for People of Color within Managerial Positions of Sport Organizations
Mark E. Moore, East Carolina University; Bonnie L. Parkhouse, Temple University
Do International Student-Athletes View Collegiate Sport Differently Than Domestic Student-Athletes?
Nels Popp, University of Louisville; Mary A. Hums & T. Christopher Greenwell, University of Louisville (Advisors)
Perceived Purpose of Collegiate Sport and Its Effect on Social Adjustment and Institutional Attachment: A Comparison of International and Domestic NCAA Student-Athletes
Nels Popp, University of Louisville; Mary A. Hums & T. Christopher Greenwell, University of Louisville (Advisors)
A Trend Analysis of the Proportion of Women in College Coaching
Melanie L. Sartore, Texas A&M University; Michael Sagas, Texas A&M University (Advisor)
Acculturation and Consumer Behavior: A Theoretical Model
Han Kil Shin, University of New Mexico
Athlete Satisfaction at Universities in Gauteng, South Africa
J "Babs" Surujlal, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa; C Singh, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Motivational Attitudes Toward Participating in Sporting Events Among People with Disabilities
Taeho Yoh, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Meungguk Park, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Mary A. Hums, University of Louisville