<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>College student-athletes (SAs) may experience difficulties while transitioning from college, which could reduce their overall wellness. However, it is essential to understand positive transition experiences and outcomes, as this can guide future research and intervention efforts. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that led to higher levels of wellness in former SAs. Semi-structured interviews guided by the Indivisible Self Model were completed with former SAs (<italic>n</italic> = 12). Overall, participants displayed high levels of wellness - most prominently in terms of work and exercise. Many SAs perceived their current wellness was equal, if not better compared to when they were SAs. These results illustrate examples of successful transitions of former SAs, which can guide future research and interventions.</p></abstract>

College student-athletes (SAs) may experience difficulties while transitioning from college, which could reduce their overall wellness. However, it is essential to understand positive transition experiences and outcomes, as this can guide future research and intervention efforts. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that led to higher levels of wellness in former SAs. Semi-structured interviews guided by the Indivisible Self Model were completed with former SAs (n = 12). Overall, participants displayed high levels of wellness - most prominently in terms of work and exercise. Many SAs perceived their current wellness was equal, if not better compared to when they were SAs. These results illustrate examples of successful transitions of former SAs, which can guide future research and interventions.

A Qualitative Exploration of Former College Student-Athletes’ Wellness

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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College student-athletes (SAs) may experience difficulties while transitioning from college, which could reduce their overall wellness. However, it is...

A Qualitative Exploration of Former College Student-Athletes’ Wellness

Published Online: Oct 23, 2017

Page range: 23 - 34

Received: May 03, 2017

Accepted: Jun 26, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pcssr-2017-0018

Keywords
sport retirement, indivisible self model

© 2017 Shane Warehime et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

A Qualitative Exploration of Former College Student-Athletes’ Wellness

Published Online: Oct 23, 2017

Page range: 23 - 34

Received: May 03, 2017

Accepted: Jun 26, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pcssr-2017-0018

Keywordssport retirement, indivisible self model

© 2017 Shane Warehime et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
sport retirement, indivisible self model