A Qualitative Exploration of Former College Student-Athletes’ Wellness

Authors

Shane Warehime, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Danae Dinkel, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Abby Bjornson-Ramig, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Ashley J. Blount, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Danae Dinkel

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2017

Publication Title

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

Volume

75

Issue

1

First Page

23

Last Page

24

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.

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

Recommended Citation

Warehime, Shane; Dinkel, Danae; Bjornson-Ramig, Abby; and Blount, Ashley J., "A Qualitative Exploration of Former College Student-Athletes’ Wellness" (2017). Health and Kinesiology Faculty Publications. 43.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/hperfacpub/43

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