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Athletic injury and self diminution

R W McGowan1, E F Pierce, M Williams

  • 1Department of Health and Sport Science, University of Richmond, Virginia.

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Athletic injuries significantly impact university football players, leading to a decline in self-concept and self-worth. This decrease persists even after treatment, highlighting the psychological toll of sports injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Existing literature suggests athletic injuries negatively affect athletes' affect and self-worth.
  • Previous studies were primarily post-injury, limiting understanding of the temporal changes in self-concept.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in self-concept among university varsity football players after a disabling injury.
  • To establish a baseline and track alterations in self-concept throughout the season and treatment period.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design involving 29 university varsity football players.
  • 16 severely injured athletes were assessed weekly during their inability to practice.
  • Self-concept measures were taken at the start of fall practice and season's end.

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Main Results:

  • A statistically significant decrease in generalized self-concept was observed following disabling athletic injuries (p < 0.001).
  • The diminished self-concept persisted throughout the athletes' treatment and recovery period.

Conclusions:

  • Disabling athletic injuries have a profound and lasting negative impact on athletes' self-concept.
  • Further research and targeted psychological interventions are recommended for injured athletes.