LDC: Women in Collegiate Esports

Full Session: Concurrent Session

Short Description

Researchers have conducted studies on esports; however, little is known about women’s experiences leading these programs. This study explored the essence of women’s lived experiences in leading collegiate varsity esports programs at higher education institutions. Following a descriptive (transcendental) phenomenological methodology, the construction of each participant’s individual textural description was associated with these six themes: managing tasks, facilities, and people, interfacing with people, women in leadership, and the work environment. Additional findings will be discussed.

Sub Unit

• Divisions / Leadership Development Committee

Facilitator

• Weijian Yan, Purdue University

Submissions

• Women in Collegiate Esports Leadership: A Phenomenological Study - Contributor: Kim S. Johnson, John Brown University; Contributor: Jesús H Trespalacios, Boise State University; Contributor: Brett E. Shelton, Boise State University; Contributor: Chareen Snelson, Boise State University; Contributor: Weijian Yan, Purdue University