September 5, 2025JournalismOpen Access

Making strides: Athletes’ perception of female sports journalists’ work

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Athletes' perceptions show that diversity in sports journalism is important, as more female journalists could provide empathy.
While some athletes lack trust in female journalists' knowledge, they ultimately prioritize individual abilities over gender.
The study employs semi-structured interviews with Czech athletes, revealing a shift in attitudes toward female presence in sports journalism.
Awareness of obstacles faced by female journalists indicates positive generational changes in perceptions of gender in sports.

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Qualitative analysis explores perceptions of female sports journalists among athletes, highlighting trust and diversity issues.

Hrbáčková et al. (2025) studied this question.

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