Interpersonal factors are considerations that arise between a person & those around them. Women & girls in sport & physical activity are influenced by many interpersonal psycho-social factors:

• encouragement & provision of appropriate opportunities for participation (social support), from family members & peers (the “cool factor”)
• positive feedback or commentary from family members, peers, teachers, physical activity leaders, sport coaches, spectators, society, etc.
• the nature of interpersonal relationships (e.g., cooperative, competitive, respectful, power distribution) & group atmosphere (the dynamics between participants, peers, colleagues)
• social influence exerted by teachers, leaders & coaches during activities & talent identification processes (e.g., during classes, practices, games, assessments, etc.)
• the presence (or absence) of active role models, both female & male