Athletic Exemplars in Context: General Exemplar Selection Patterns in Relation to Sex, Race, and Age.

Harris, Janet C.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Athletic Exemplars in Context: General Exemplar Selection Patterns in Relation to Sex, Race, and Age.

Harris, Janet C.

Quest, v38 n2 p95-115 1986

This paper presents a synthesis of research findings pertaining to exemplar selection patterns, focusing on sex, race, and age of both exemplars and their admirers. The purpose is to place athletic exemplar selections within the context of exemplar selections in general. Conclusions and implications are discussed. (MT)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Athletes, Racial Differences, Role Models, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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