Abstract
In this article we apply the Scheme of Change for Sport Psychology Practice (Samuel & Tenenbaum, 2011a) analyzing six case studies of competitive athletes who have rehabilitated from a severe injury. The athletes completed measures of change-event experience, coping strategy usage, and athletic identity at three points of the injury process. They exhibited similar change processes characterized by a reduction of emotional disturbance, maintenance of high athletic identity, a strategic decision to consult with others, and a subsequent decision to make the necessary adjustments to actively cope. The discussion offers conceptual considerations and implications for practice.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 99-120 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Journal of Sport Psychology in Action |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 4 May 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- athletic injuries
- career transitions
- case studies
- change process
- coping strategies
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Applied Psychology
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