Perceived benefits following sport injury: A qualitative examination of their antecedents and underlying mechanisms
Author
Wadey, Ross
Evans, Lynne
Evans, Kieran
Mitchell, Ian
Date
2011Type
Article
Publisher
Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
ISSN
1041-3200
Metadata
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This study examined the antecedents and mechanisms underlying the perceived benefits following sport injury. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 previously injured athletes. The transcripts were content analyzed and the emergent themes displayed by causal networks (Miles & Huberman, 1994
). Findings revealed a number of perceived benefits, which emanated from several antecedents across three temporal phases: (a) injury onset (e.g., emotional response), (b) rehabilitation (e.g., free time), and (c) return to competition sport (e.g., reflective practice). The participants also reported a number of mechanisms through which they derived their perceived benefits, including self-disclosure to others and mobilizing one's social support network. The findings have implications for enabling athletes to transform their injury from a potentially debilitating experience into an opportunity for growth and development.
Journal/conference proceeding
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology;
Citation
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 23 (2), pp. 142-158
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