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Injured athletes' perceptions about social support.

Damien Clement¹, Vanessa R Shannon

¹College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA.

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|October 21, 2011

Summary

Injured athletes find athletic trainers (ATCs) provide the most satisfying and beneficial social support for rehabilitation and well-being, surpassing coaches and teammates. This support is crucial for managing sports injuries.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Psychology of Sport
Social Support in Athletics

Background:

Social support, as per the buffering hypothesis, can mitigate stress impacts on injured athletes' health.
Prior studies indicate social support perceptions affect athletes' psychological responses and adherence to rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate injured athletes' perceptions of satisfaction, availability, and contribution of eight distinct types of social support.
To understand how different sources of social support influence athlete recovery.

Main Methods:

A descriptive study design was employed.
Data were collected from 49 injured athletes across Mid-Atlantic Division II and III institutions.
A modified Social Support Survey assessed perceived social support.

Main Results:

Athletes reported higher satisfaction with social support from athletic trainers (ATCs) compared to coaches and teammates.
Social support from ATCs significantly contributed more to athletes' overall well-being.
Significant variations in satisfaction and contribution were noted across the eight social support types.

Conclusions:

Sports injuries can trigger negative psychological reactions impacting recovery.
Perceived social support from ATCs appears to be the most influential factor in injured athletes' rehabilitation and well-being.
Targeted social support interventions by ATCs may enhance athlete recovery outcomes.