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 |
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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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