Abstract
ABSTRACT Research has provided substantial knowledge on career transition difficulties among college student-athletes, yet we know relatively little about how the multiple dimensions of wellness (i.e. emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual) aid in this process. We conducted one-on-one semi-structured interviews with 13 former Division I college student-athletes. Participants reflected on 1) factors that affected their wellness during their transition; 2) available wellness resources they accessed during and after their transition; 3) unhealthy transition-related experiences that hindered their wellness; and 4) health-related adjustments that helped them enhance their wellness. Results revealed the importance of understanding personal athletic identity, identifying interpersonal supports during and after the transition to life after college sports, and taking concrete steps toward pursuing optimal mental and physical health. Knowledge gained from this study can help inform programs seeking to be of benefit to student-athletes during this challenging life transition.
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