Exploring motivations, benefits and barriers for women with disabilities in sport practices

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dc.contributor.authorRomero Da Cruz, Sheila
dc.contributor.authorMadariaga Ortuzar, Aurora
dc.contributor.authorLeizea Ortega, Xavier
dc.contributor.authorJauregizar, Juan
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-05T14:25:58Z
dc.date.available2025-11-05T14:25:58Z
dc.date.issued2025-05
dc.date.updated2025-11-05T14:25:58Z
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study is to discover the physical and sporting reality of women with disabilities in the Basque Country (Spain), focusing on the benefits, barriers and motivations for practising sport. Although there are around 61,000 women with disabilities in the region, data about their participation in sport are scarce and lack disaggregated analysis, which hinders the development of inclusive policies. Through in-depth interviews with 10 women, we investigated their experiences in sport, their motivations, benefits and the barriers they face. The main motivations for engaging in sport included pleasure, socialisation, self-improvement and escape from stress. In terms of benefits, participants cited physical improvements, increased self-esteem and the strengthening of support networks. However, a number of barriers were also identified, including the masculinisation of sport, lack of accessible resources and personal limitations, such as low self-esteem. The study emphasises the importance of creating accessible environments and adapted programmes, as well as providing personalised attention to encourage the participation of women with disabilities. In conclusion, the full inclusion of this group in sport requires a transformation of the range of activities on offer and an approach that recognises and addresses their specific needs, thus promoting their empowerment and well-being in society. en
dc.description.sponsorshipThe project has been funded by the Department of Equality, Justice and Social Policies of the Basque Government and also through the Investigo 2022 programme, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (Funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU)en
dc.identifier.citationRomero, S., Madariaga, A., Leizea, X., & Jauregizar, J. (2025). Exploring motivations, benefits and barriers for women with disabilities in sport practices. Physical Culture and Sport, Studies and Research, 110(1), 24-32. https://doi.org/10.2478/PCSSR-2025-0021
dc.identifier.doi10.2478/PCSSR-2025-0021
dc.identifier.eissn1899-4849
dc.identifier.issn2081-2221
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14454/4288
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherSciendo
dc.subject.otherBarriers
dc.subject.otherDisability
dc.subject.otherMotivations
dc.subject.otherPhysical exercise
dc.subject.otherWomen
dc.titleExploring motivations, benefits and barriers for women with disabilities in sport practicesen
dc.typejournal article
dcterms.accessRightsopen access
oaire.citation.endPage32
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.startPage24
oaire.citation.titlePhysical Culture and Sport, Studies and Research
oaire.citation.volume110
oaire.licenseConditionhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
oaire.versionVoR
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