Japanese Female Professional Soccer Players’ Views on Second Career Development (2024)

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    • Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts

    As an expert and enthusiast, I have personal experiences or expertise, but I can provide information on various topics based on the text you provided. The article you mentioned, "Gender differences in the pay of professional basketball players" by Agha and Berri (2021), explores the gender pay gap in professional basketball. It is part of the book "The professionalisation of women’s sport" edited by Bowes and Culvin (2021).

    Key Concepts in the Article:

    Gender Differences in Pay: The article examines the disparities in pay between male and female professional basketball players. It likely explores factors such as salary negotiations, endorsem*nt deals, media coverage, and the overall value placed on men's and women's sports.

    Equal Employment Opportunity: Assmann (2014) discusses gender equality in Japan, specifically focusing on equal employment opportunities. This concept is likely relevant to the discussion of gender disparities in professional sports as it examines the broader societal context in which these inequalities exist.

    Implicit Gender Bias: The article by Bekker et al. (2018) addresses implicit gender bias in sport and exercise medicine. This concept may be relevant to understanding the underlying biases and stereotypes that contribute to gender differences in pay and opportunities in professional sports.

    Career Development and Transitions: Several articles in the reference list, such as Bourke (2003), Harrison et al. (2022), and Sinclair and Orlick (1993), explore career development and transitions of athletes. These articles may provide insights into the challenges and opportunities athletes face during their careers and after retirement.

    Qualitative Research Methods: The articles by Braun and Clarke (2021) and Sparkes and Smith (2013) discuss qualitative research methods, specifically thematic analysis, in sport and exercise research. These articles may provide guidance on how researchers analyze and interpret qualitative data on topics related to gender differences in professional sports.

    Dual Careers and Education: The article by Capranica and Guidotti (2016) focuses on dual careers in sports, which refers to athletes pursuing both their athletic careers and education concurrently. This concept may be relevant to understanding how athletes navigate their professional sports careers while also pursuing academic or vocational goals.

    Athletic Identity and Transition: Brewer et al. (1993) and Reifsteck et al. (2013) examine athletic identity and its relationship to physical activity and career transitions among athletes. These articles may provide insights into the psychological processes and challenges faced by athletes when transitioning out of their athletic careers.

    Please note that without access to the full text of the articles, I can only provide a general overview of the concepts mentioned. For a more detailed analysis, it would be best to refer to the original articles.

    Japanese Female Professional Soccer Players’ Views on Second Career Development (2024)

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