August 5, 2025Open Access

Physical Contact in Sports: Discomfort Arising from Gender, Relationship, and Body Part

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Questionnaire study reveals discomfort levels in physical contact situations due to gender and relationship factors.

MAIN FINDING: Gender dynamics and relationship types significantly influence discomfort in physical contact scenarios.
KEY EVIDENCE: Contact from male individuals and less close relationships evoked the highest discomfort levels among participants.
APPROACH: A within-subject questionnaire was administered to female university students, analyzing various contact scenarios.
SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding these dynamics can enhance gender sensitivity and improve pedagogical methods in sports coaching.

Gonno et al. (2025) studied this question.

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