Operationalization of intersectionality in physical activity and sport research: A systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Participation in and opportunities for physical activity (PA) and sports (PA inclusively hereafter) are known to vary across individuals with different social positions. Intersectionality theory may help us to better understand the complex processes of multiple interlocking systems of oppression and privilege shaped by intersections of individuals' social categories. The objectives of this systematic scoping review were (1) to summarize the findings of articles examining PA claimed operationalization of intersectionality and (2) to identify the scope and gaps pertaining to the operationalization of intersectionality in PA research. A search was conducted in September 2019 in seven electronic databases (e.g., SPORTDiscus, Scopus, Web of Science) for relevant research articles written in Eng

SUBMITTER: Lim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8182115 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature