We reviewed my mind map and identified key information related to my dissertation.

Key terms discussed: Gender, Gyms, Power, Expectations.

Research Question Development:

I decided on the research question: "How do women manage their identity, workout routine, and appearance to align with or challenge traditional gender roles?"

Aims of My Research:

To analyse how women interact, manage, and behave in mixed-gender gym environments.

To examine how women challenge or comply with gender norms in these spaces.

Next Steps for Our Next Meeting:

Objectives: Think about the specific objectives linked to my research question.

Literature Review: Start reading articles for the literature review and take notes on key points, including:

"Grey Literature" (e.g., reports from Women in Sport, CIMSPA 2024).

Meta Trends

Booked in for Police Constable meetings.

Timeline

November- Ethics

December 13th- Draft Lit Review

January 6th- Methods

Feb/March - Data analysis.

Aiming for 85/95%.

Reading Goals

Read as much as possible to help deepen understanding and expand the theoretical framework.

Research Section (800 words)

Aims-

to understand...

To explore...

To examine...

Objectives-

To do...

To achieve...

To deliver...

Lit review (2,500 words)

Structure 2-4 themes, each analysed in depth.

Authors to Review-

Butler's Theory of 'Performativity',

Mulvey’s notion of the 'Male Gaze',

Foucault’s Concept of 'Docile Bodies'.

Methodology- (1,800 words)

Approach

Justification of chosen methodology

Data collection

6-8 interviews for in-depth qualitative data.

Analysis Method

Phenomenological approach to data interpretation

Theoretical framework

Thematic analysis, Narrative analysis, and Dialogical analysis.

Discussed that I should be mentioning guidelines (APA, BERA, BSA...)

To Do For Next Meeting...

Start reading and making notes on relevant literature

Sparkes & Smith (2014): focus on qualitative research methods, particularly the narrative approach.

Find articles related to the project and make notes.

book into study skills sessions focused on writing for projects.

Planning its structure.

Determining its core content and key themes.

Identifying the reading materials and resources needed.

Actions to start thinking/completing before the next meeting

Continue Reading Articles:

Aim to review approximately 15 relevant articles that align with my research focus.

Start Reading Book Chapters:

Explore chapters from books by authors such as Judith Butler and others who address femininity and sport.

Grey Literature Research:

Investigate 10-15 grey literature sources, including reports

and publications from Sport England.

Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS).

Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA).

Theme Development:

Begin identifying and organising key themes and subthemes for the review.

Think about how these themes align with:

Topics of interest.

Relevant approaches and theoretical frameworks.

Saturation:

Pay attention to the concept of saturation, relating to the notes I am making in the literature notes.

Week 1- November 20th

Week 2- 27th November

4th December- MISSED (Due to the house not having wifi)

Week 4 - 11th December.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Grey Literature:

   • Gender and gym usage

   • Women in sport (website resources)

   • Active Lives Survey: Percentage of females vs males

   • CIMSPA (governing body for sports)

2. Themes:

   • Once I finish the literature review, I plan to create a mind map to organise the information from the table.

   • I aim to explore the themes within the review and analyse sub-themes that emerge.

   • Chris mentioned the importance of theme organisation. If themes are loosely connected, I should group them in my literature review for clarity.

Next Steps:

• Finalise my literature review.

• Organise themes and sub-themes.

• Aim to send the completed literature review to Chris by December 15th.

I feel confident about the progress of my literature review and am excited to finalise it soon.

Pseudonyms in Publications: Use pseudonyms instead of real person names in any publication or thesis.

Gym Name/Location: Do not include the gym's actual name or location in any report or publication.

Ensure consistent use of pseudonyms across all documents.

Avoid any indirect references that could identify individuals or the gym location.

Ethos Number: 71710.

Focus: Exploring women's lived experiences in gendered spaces.

Tools: Semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, colour-coded for themes.

Ethics: Ethical obtained.

Reflectivity: Make sure to self-aware and reflective journaling.