Examining mood, coping, and social support in the context of athletic injuries
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Eileen M. Udry (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Daniel Gould
Abstract: It has recently been estimated that approximately 17 million injuries occur each year in the United States as a result of individuals' participation in sports or physical activity (Booth, 1987). Unfortunately, there is a dearth of empirically derived knowledge about the psychological processes and behavioral outcomes that follow athletic injuries (Brewer, 1994). This research focused on the psychosocial variables associated with athletic injuries, rehabilitation adherence and physical recovery. Specifically, time changes in mood, coping strategies, and social support were examined following the occurrence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among 25 recreational athletes. In addition, the above mentioned psychosocial variables were also examined as predictors of injury rehabilitation and recovery.
Examining mood, coping, and social support in the context of athletic injuries
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 1995
- Subjects
- Sports injuries $x Psychological aspects
- Mood (Psychology)
- Adjustment (Psychology)
- Athletes $x Social networks
- Patient compliance