Type 1 Diabetes and Youth Sports in Sweden: A Field Experiment on Discrimination

Ali Ahmed and Mats Hammarstedt ()
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Ali Ahmed: Linköping University, Postal: and the Ratio Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Mats Hammarstedt: Linnaeus University, Postal: and Research Institute of Industrial Economics, Box 55665, SE-102 15 Stockholm, Sweden, https://www.ifn.se/en/researchers/affiliated-researchers/mats-hammarstedt/

No 1480, Working Paper Series from Research Institute of Industrial Economics

Abstract: This study evaluated discrimination against children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in Swedish sports clubs through a field experiment. Two fictitious fathers sent emails to 193 top-division clubs in football, floorball, ice hockey, and handball, one disclosing his son’s T1DM condition. The investigation focused on disparities in clubs’ responses and information provided. Results indicated no significant difference in positive or comprehensive responses between emails mentioning T1DM and those that did not, suggesting minimal bias at initial contact and an inclusive approach by the clubs towards children with T1DM.

Keywords: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus; Discrimination; Sports clubs; Field experiment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J14 J71 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10 pages
Date: 2023-12-04
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