Table 2 Interview guide topics and questions.
From: Breaking the board: the rise of female Go players in Korea
Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
Gender differences in Go | - How do you perceive gender differences in the game of Go? |
- What are your thoughts on the current gender dynamics in professional Go? | |
Roles and expectations within the Go community | - What roles and expectations are placed on male and female Go players within the community? |
- How do these roles and expectations impact your career? | |
Instances of gender-based discrimination or bias | - Can you share any experiences of gender-based discrimination or bias in the Go community? |
- How do you think these experiences have affected your professional journey? | |
Cultural factors impacting gender dynamics | - What cultural factors do you believe influence gender dynamics in Go? |
- How has the cultural context in Korea shaped the opportunities and challenges for female Go players? | |
Promoting gender equality and empowerment | - What strategies do you believe are effective in promoting gender equality in Go? |
- How can the Go community support the empowerment of female players? | |
PerfoRMANCE DISPARITY BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE PLAYers | - What factors do you think contribute to performance disparities between male and female Go players? |
- How do you think these disparities can be addressed? | |
Engagement and commitment to the game | - How do levels of engagement and commitment to the game differ between genders? |
- What drives your personal commitment to Go, and how do you stay motivated? | |
Infrastructure and access to resources | - How does access to resources, such as training facilities and coaching, differ for male and female players? |
- What improvements in infrastructure do you think are necessary to support female players? | |
Financial support and prize money | - What is your experience with financial support and prize money? |
- How do economic incentives influence the participation and performance of female players? | |
Influence of role models | - Who have been your role models in Go |
- How have they influenced your career? | |
Training opportunities and physical capability | - What training opportunities are available to you, and how do they compare to those available to male players? |
- How do you perceive the physical and mental demands of Go, and do you think they differ by gender? | |
Fan support and sponsorship | - How does fan support and sponsorship impact your career? |
- Do you think there is a difference in the level of support received by male and female players? |
