“Bouncing Back” from Adversity: Athletes’ Experiences of Resilience

Galli, Nick; Vealey, Robin S.

doi:10.1123/tsp.22.3.316

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“…Related research also points to the significance of athletic [163][164][165][166][167][168][169][170] and exercise [171][172][173] identity, and this has fed into research that draws on notions of social identity to understand both exercise behaviour [174] and health behaviour [175], as well as event participation (e.g., in the Gay Games [176]). Along lines suggested above, the social identity approach can also be used to inform the current interest in personal [177] and collective [178] resilience in sport. Here, research has demonstrated that social identity and membership of multiple groups enhances resilience in the face of pain, and also aids heart rate recovery in athletes following winter sports training [179].…”

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A Social Identity Approach to Sport Psychology: Principles, Practice, and Prospects

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Drawing on social identity theory and self-categorization theory, we outline an approach to sport psychology that understands groups not simply as features of sporting contexts but rather as elements that can be, and often are, incorporated into a person's sense of self and, through this, become powerful determinants of their sport-related behavior. The underpinnings of this social identity approach are outlined, and four key lessons for sport that are indicative of the analytical and practical power of the approach are presented. These suggest that social identity is the basis for sports group (1) behavior, (2) formation and development, (3) support and stress appraisal, and (4) leadership. Building on recent developments within sport science, we outline an agenda for future research by identifying a range of topics to which the social identity approach could fruitfully contribute. Key Points• We outline a social identity approach to sport psychology based upon social identity and self-categorization theories.• We argue that this approach has the potential to make a significant, unique, and powerful contribution to the analysis of an array of phenomena and behaviors that are at the heart of sport and sport psychology.• In particular, the approach offers a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which individual psychology both structures, and is structured by, the dynamics of group life; this involves seeing groups not simply as features of sporting contexts but rather as elements that can be, and often are, incorporated into a person's sense of self and, through this, become powerful determinants of their sport-related behavior.

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Section: New Frontiers: Towards a Broader Application Of The Social Imentioning

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“…One of the challenges that the current body of research presents is the variety of terms 18 that have been used when referring to growth, which include: "thriving" (Wadey & Hanton,19 2014), "perceived benefits" , "stress-related growth" (Galli & Vealey, 2008), 20…”

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A grounded theory of sport injury-related growth.

Roy-Davis

Wadey

Evans

2017

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

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1Although previous research has shown that experiencing an injury can act as a catalyst for self-2 development, research that has examined the concept of sport injury-related growth (SIRG) 3 remains largely descriptive. This study aimed to address this by developing a substantive theory 4 to explain the processes through which injured athletes experienced SIRG. Using Strauss and 5Corbin's (1998) variant of grounded theory, 37 injured athletes competing in a range of sports 6 and competitive levels participated in qualitative interviews. Interviews (N=70) and data analysis 7were conducted over a period of 24 months. Transcripts were analyzed using open, axial, and 8 selective coding. Quality criteria used were fit, relevance, workability, and modifiability. The 9 grounded theory produced (i.e., Theory of Sport Injury-Related Growth) suggests a number of 10 internal (i.e., personality, coping styles, knowledge and prior experience, and perceived social 11 support) and external factors (i.e., cultural scripts, physical resources, time, and received social 12 support) enable injured athletes to transform their injury into an opportunity for growth and 13 development. The mechanisms through which this occurs are meta-cognitions, positive 14 reappraisal, positive emotions, and facilitative responses. This theory offers a number of exciting 15 avenues for future research, and provides medical personnel and practicing sport psychologists 16 with a detailed explanation of how sport injury can lead to growth experiences. 17 18

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“…There is a consensus in the sport psychology literature that a measure of psychological resilience in athletes is needed to advance researchers' understanding of this desirable construct (Fletcher & Sarkar, 2012;Galli & Vealey, 2008;Gucciardi et al, 2011). Drawing on the broader psychometric literature in this area, this review has discussed a variety of measurement approaches and issues in the empirical study of resilience.…”

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“…In view of this proposition, it is worth noting that longitudinal studies are important in determining the stability of resilience across an individual's lifespan (Heller et al, 1999;Kinard, 1998;Luthar, 2006;Walsh et al, 2010;Windle, 1999). Indeed, in the sport psychology literature, there is a consensus that longitudinal research is needed to investigate resilient characteristics and performance throughout the entire process of managing potentially stressful situations (Fletcher & Sarkar, 2012;Galli & Vealey, 2008;Gucciardi et al, 2011). In relation to developing and validating a sport-specific measure of resilience, Gucciardi et al (2011) argued that it is crucial that researchers explore the factor structure stability and item consistency in a longitudinal fashion.…”

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“…In light of these contextual differences, researchers have recently begun to investigate psychological resilience in the specific domain of sport performance (see, e.g., Fletcher & Sarkar, 2012;Galli & Vealey, 2008;Gucciardi, Jackson, Coulter, & Mallett, 2011). In all of the studies, it is interesting to note that the authors highlighted the need for a measure of psychological resilience for athletic performers to advance sport psychologists' understanding of this area.…”

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