A Qualitative study on the overall experiences of professional-amateur athletes who retire due to injury

Date of Publication

2015

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Adrianne John R. Galang

Defense Panel Member

Anna Carmella Ocampo

Abstract/Summary

There have been a number of studies done on the experience of athletes due to injury when it comes to physical, mental, and psychological change however the purpose of this study is to determine the overall experience of athletes due to career-ending injury, with an emphasis on the athletes identity, social support, and career planning. The study analyzes these experiences through an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis by first interviewing respondents then analyzing the data afterwards. It was found that the experience of the athlete both have positive and negative effects after the injury. The results of the study shed light on the athletes experience and how these experiences help them as a person.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU20126

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

85 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

College athletes--Retirement; Sports injuries

Embargo Period

12-16-2021

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