ERIC Number: ED646852
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 177
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ISBN: 979-8-8375-1922-2
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A Study on Student-Athlete Identity Foreclosure: What Academic and Professional Support Services Are Needed to Assist with a Successful Post-Sport Transition
Kevin Charles Mendez
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Texas Christian University
The purpose of this capstone project was to study the student-athlete experience, including post-sport life. Participants were invited to engage in the research study so long as they met the following requirements: must be between ages 21-31, male or female, played a NCAA Division I sport for all four years of college and no longer have athletic eligibility remaining from a Power 5 institution. Lastly, they must have been removed from their sport no more than 10 years ago. The aim of this study was to take an in-depth and interesting look at student-athlete transition to post-sport life. The research included two interviews. Interview one ranged between 60-90 minutes, while interview two ranged between 45-60 minutes. Participants were asked about their experiences before, during, and if applicable, after college. Some questions included family background and upbringing, athletic and academic history, and post-competition experience. The interviews were recorded via Zoom and the participant was informed of such recording. Although participants did not directly benefit from being in this study, others might benefit because through their experiences and this study the goal is to be able to put forth recommendations related to support services that can better assist student athletes who go through the identity foreclosure process. The findings included student-athletes in fact do experience identity foreclosure and do need resources such as professional development, career readiness and mental health services to assist them during that transitional period out of their sport. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: College Students, College Athletics, Student Athletes, College Graduates, Family Characteristics, Self Concept, Professional Development, Career Readiness, Mental Health Programs, Transitional Programs
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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