Is there an association between daughters’/fathers’ gender-stereotyped beliefs and girls’ perceived movement skill competence?

Abstract

Background: Girls have lower perceived movement skill competence (PMSC) than boys, and this can negatively affect their physical activity participation. Fathers play a significant role in shaping their children’s attitudes and behaviours towards physical activity. Fathers with stereotypical gender schemas may induce similar schemas in their children. The aim was to examine if there was an association between girls’ PMSC and fathers’/daughter’s gender-stereotyped attitudes and beliefs.