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Noémie Demers1, Leslie Podlog1,2, Lucie Forté3,4
1School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 27, 2025
Summary
Injured adolescent athletes worry about how others perceive them, impacting their emotions and motivation. Understanding these self-presentation concerns is key for effective interventions.
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Injury Rehabilitation
Background:
- Self-presentation concerns are documented in athletes.
- Limited research exists on injured adolescent athletes' self-presentation concerns.
- Injuries can significantly impact an adolescent athlete's psychological state.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the nature of self-presentation concerns in injured adolescent athletes.
- To identify precursors and implications of these concerns.
- To inform targeted interventions for this population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Participants: 14 competitive adolescent athletes (12 female, 2 male) with serious injuries.
- Data analysis: Braun and Clark's thematic analysis (2006).
Main Results:
- Identified specific concerns: faking injury, lacking capability, disappointing others.
- Highlighted the influence of relationship closeness with significant others.
- Observed implications: future sport apprehension, negative emotions, motivational changes, and coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- Self-presentation concerns are multifaceted for injured adolescent athletes.
- Interventions should address relationship dynamics and psychological impacts.
- Findings provide a foundation for tailored support and management strategies.
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