Understanding the dimensions of sport-injury related growth: A DELPHI method approach.

ABSTRACT: Despite the multitude of adverse physical and psychosocial consequences of sports injury, evidence also highlights the potential for positive benefits in the injury aftermath. The purpose of this study is to address this gap by exploring the dimensions of personal growth following a severe sports injury. A 3-rounds e-Delphi method was utilized to develop a consensual understanding of the dimensions of sport-injury related growth. A panel of 24 psychology of sport injury experts participated in the process. The final list of items obtained was subjected to conventional content analysis to identify general themes. The process led to the development of a 5-dimension model capable of describing athletes' experiences of personal growth following a severe sports-related injury: personal strength

SUBMITTER: Rubio VJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7310694 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature