Mind over matter: A qualitative study on the perceived effects of sports injuries, coping strategies, and stages of recovery of injured Filipino student athletes

Date of Publication

2013

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

Ron Resurreccion

Defense Panel Member

Chester Howard Lee

Abstract/Summary

The objective of this study is to examine the perceived psychological effects of injury between two identities athletic and academic, coping strategies, and the stages of recovery of injured student athletes. Qualitative research design was used through interviews and the data were analyzed through content analysis. Both athletic and academic performances and aspects were negatively influenced by the experience of injury and the injured student athletes utilized appropriate coping strategies in accordance with the problem. Stages of recovery were also constructed from depression, acceptance, optimism, motivation, and to either perseverance or apathy.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU19765

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

xv, 85 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

College athletes--Philippines--Life skills guides; Sports injuries--Patients--Rehabilitation-- Psychological aspects

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