Identity & Transition
This refers to how strongly someone identifies as an athlete.
What is athletic identity?
This occurs when identity is too narrowly focused on sport.
What is identity foreclosure?
These are all examples of challenges athletes face after sport.
What are loss of structure...identity confusion...social loss?
These are all examples of healthy ways to handle transition out of sport.
What are expansion...new goals...transferrable skills?
These are all reasons why identity transition can be difficult for athletes.
What are loss of structure...purpose...social support?
This is how athlete well-being, identity, and burnout are connected.
What is narrow identity equals higher burnout.