Masculinity, feminity and skateboarding: Gender differences in motivation and social influences of filipino skateboarders

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Jennifer Lajom

Abstract/Summary

The group will talk about the emergence of skateboarding in the Philippines through a quantitative and qualitative approach. The proposed study will be about the difference between masculine and feminine gender identity traits of social influence and motivation in Filipino skateboarding. In-depth interviews with six male and six female skateboarders will be examined to note the thematic similarities and differences between the two genders an gather the skateboarders views regarding identity, motivation and social influence. The study hopes to contribute to the knowledge based on adolescence, alternative cultures and the changing dynamics of gender within those sphere.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13408

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

100 leaves 29 cm.

Keywords

Gender identity--Social aspects; Skateboarding--Philippines.

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