Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2004

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

First Advisor

Jeffrey Janot

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if female directors of athletics perceive the same level of stress from balancing work and personal life as male directors of athletics. Male and female directors of athletics from Division I, II and III NCAA member institutions were sent a questionnaire. Of the 864 subjects surveyed, 123 males and 45 females (N = 168) responded, representing Division I (n = 48), Division II (n = 49), Division III (n = 67) and four subjects who did not report division membership. The questionnaire consisted of five sections: demographics, job satisfaction, job stress, life satisfaction and work-life interface. Alpha level was set at .05 to determine statistical differences. Results show females perceive significantly more stress than males from two specific job-related tasks and significantly less job satisfaction from rate of pay, hours of work and job satisfaction overall. Females perceive work/life conflict occurring significantly more often in all four items of the work-life interface which were surveyed. Overall, female athletic administrators perceive more stress due to work/life conflict than their male counterpart.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Athletic directors -- Job stress -- Sex differences.
Athletic directors -- Job satisfaction -- Sex differences.
Women college administrators -- Job stress.
Women college administrators -- Job satisfaction.
College sports -- Management -- Psychological aspects.

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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