The Career Transitions of High-Profile Student-Athletes: Identity, Role Engulfment, and Psychological Well-Being

Authors

Claire C. Zvosec, Louisiana State UniversityFollow
Nathan Baer, Louisiana State UniversityFollow
Maya Hughes, Louisiana State UniversityFollow
Brent Oja, West Virginia UniversityFollow
Minjung Kim, Texas A & M University - College StationFollow
Sean Dahlin, Central Washington UniversityFollow
Steve M. Howell, Northern Illinois UniversityFollow

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to build upon previous literature on the stages of career preparation of college student-athletes by examining identity, role engulfment, and psychological well-being as it relates to preparation for ‘post-playing days’ life. More specifically, the authors endeavored to examine the relationship between role engulfment and psychological well-being and how it affects post-athletic career transitions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 former Division I college football student-athletes who were previously student-athletes at 14 different Division I institutions. Utilizing identity, role engulfment, and psychological well-being as conceptual frameworks, this study discusses the how and why behind the experiences of high-profile student-athletes as they transition from athlete to their post-playing careers.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/jade.05.01.04

Recommended Citation

Zvosec, Claire C.; Baer, Nathan; Hughes, Maya; Oja, Brent; Kim, Minjung; Dahlin, Sean; and Howell, Steve M. (2023) "The Career Transitions of High-Profile Student-Athletes: Identity, Role Engulfment, and Psychological Well-Being," Journal of Athlete Development and Experience: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jade.05.01.04
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jade/vol5/iss1/4

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