Transnational Migration and Dual Career of Slovenian and Swiss Elite Female Handball Players—A Longitudinal Analysis
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Article Title | Transnational Migration and Dual Career of Slovenian and Swiss Elite Female Handball Players—A Longitudinal Analysis |
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ERA Journal ID | 211379 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Bon, Marta, Doupona, Mojca, Wilson-Gahan, Susan, Capranica, Laura and Guidotti, Flavia |
Journal Title | Sports |
Journal Citation | 10 (9) |
Article Number | 137 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2075-4663 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/sports10090137 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/10/9/137 |
Abstract | The purpose of this study was to identify the career paths of transnational migrating female elite handball players. Fourteen Slovenian and Suisse national team players were monitored over a 7-year period by means of semi-structured interviews and official handball records. At the end of the examination period, six still-active players were interviewed again. Qualitative thematic analysis was employed to develop a contextualized understanding of participants’ careers paths and life trajectories in relation to their athletic migration and dual career. In relation to the limited opportunities offered by small countries with middle-ranking national handball teams, participants highlighted that sport migration coupled with dual career opportunities represented a strategic decision for a successful career development through several key factors: (1) a clear intention towards a professional handball career; (2) the actual fulfilment of professional handball career aspirations; (3) dual career goals as part of the migration process; (4) high personal ambition and emotional connection to handball; (5) the implementation of a successful dual career path; (6) a positive migration experience; and (7) feeling supported and valued during relocation. Sport federations and elite clubs should consider the implementation of a multidimensional approach encompassing dual career paths to facilitate athletes’ transnational relocation and career transitions. |
Keywords | relocation challenges; sport migration; dual career paths; women handball; qualitative analysis |
Byline Affiliations | University of Ljubljana, Slovenia |
School of Business | |
University of Rome "Foro Italico", Italy |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z01qy/transnational-migration-and-dual-career-of-slovenian-and-swiss-elite-female-handball-players-a-longitudinal-analysis
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