Changes in athletic identity and life satisfaction of elite athletes as a function of retirement status
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| Article Title | Changes in athletic identity and life satisfaction of elite athletes as a function of retirement status |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 6352 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Martin, Lisa Anne (Author), Fogarty, Gerard J. (Author) and Albion, Majella J. (Author) |
| Journal Title | Journal of Applied Sport Psychology |
| Journal Citation | 26 (1), pp. 96-110 |
| Number of Pages | 15 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Place of Publication | Philadelphia, PA. United States |
| ISSN | 1041-3200 |
| 1533-1571 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2013.798371 |
| Web Address (URL) | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10413200.2013.798371 |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to track changes in athletic identity and life satisfaction of elite athletes over time as a function of retirement status and the voluntariness of retirement decisions. Sixty-two elite Australian athletes from 3 different phases of their athletic careers were surveyed 5 years apart. Athletic identity was shown to decrease as athletes approached retirement. Athletes who retired voluntarily reported an increase in life satisfaction post-retirement. These findings support the need for athlete career education programs that emphasize autonomy and career planning. |
| Keywords | athletes; sport; retirement; self-perception; satisfaction; transition; athletic identity |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520107. Sport and exercise psychology |
| 500321. Social and political philosophy | |
| 520105. Psychological methodology, design and analysis | |
| Public Notes | © 2014 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC. Published version deposited in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
| Byline Affiliations | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| Australian Centre for Sustainable Business and Development | |
| School of Psychology and Counselling | |
| Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q224v/changes-in-athletic-identity-and-life-satisfaction-of-elite-athletes-as-a-function-of-retirement-status
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