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The Well-Being and Social Value of Playing Soccer for Women and Men

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  • Paul Downward
  • Pamela Wicker
  • Tim F. Thormann

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This study examines the well-being and social value of playing different forms of soccer for men and women by employing the compensating variation approach to survey data from eight European countries. Framed by the desired objective of Title IX, this research assesses possible gender differences in the social benefits of sport. Social values are higher than the well-being derived from playing soccer, with the values of both being greater for women. Less formal forms of soccer yield generally higher monetary values than the competitive 11-a-side format. As the marginal returns are greater, investment should promote women's engagement and more informal playing opportunities.

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  • Paul Downward & Pamela Wicker & Tim F. Thormann, 2024. "The Well-Being and Social Value of Playing Soccer for Women and Men," Journal of Sports Economics, , vol. 25(8), pages 1003-1024, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jospec:v:25:y:2024:i:8:p:1003-1024
    DOI: 10.1177/15270025241233552
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