Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ368259
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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The Woman Olympian. A View of Social Interaction.
DeSensi, Joy T.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v59 n3 p49-51 Mar 1988
A study of female Olympic athletes is analyzed using Victor Turner's theory of "communitas." Communitas involves the concept of social life as transition between a series of experiences of high status or equality and low status or inequality with others, bonding, and acceptance by peers and superiors. (MT)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Athletes, Athletics, Females, Interpersonal Relationship, Peer Acceptance
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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