An investigation of the key motivations driving sport club membership in the Dublin LGBTQ+ Community in the last 5 years

Smith Murgas, Luis Carlos (2024) An investigation of the key motivations driving sport club membership in the Dublin LGBTQ+ Community in the last 5 years. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This study looks into the main reasons that have led to LGBTQ+ sports club membership in Dublin during the last five years. This study employs a qualitative approach, involving interviews with various members of the various clubs, to investigate the impact of social support, physical fitness, community, and inclusiveness on individuals' decisions to join these groups. The results show that the primary drivers are the need to widen one's social network and the need for a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants feel appreciated and accepted. The study also emphasizes how recent social and cultural shifts such as the growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in society and the advancement of societal attitudes have had a beneficial effect on participation rates. It also looks at the many ways that age, gender identity, and socioeconomic status affect these drives. The study comes to the conclusion that being a part of LGBTQ+ sports groups greatly enhances one's physical and mental health and encourages a more active and socially involved lifestyle. Future study should examine the long-term effects on professional growth and personal satisfaction, as well as the efficacy of inclusion initiatives. In order to create a welcoming environment for all participants, the study advises professionals to give priority to inclusive training, accessible participation alternatives, and focused outreach.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Hurley, David UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Diversity D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > Ireland > Dublin H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > Marketing H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > Sexual life > Sexual minorities G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > Sports
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in Marketing
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2025 11:36
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2025 11:36
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8537

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