Psychosocial Antecedents of Athletic Injury: The Effects of Life Stress and Social Support on Female Collegiate Gymnasts
In: Behavioral medicine, Band 18, Heft 3, S. 127-138
ISSN: 1940-4026
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In: Behavioral medicine, Band 18, Heft 3, S. 127-138
ISSN: 1940-4026
In: Journal of sport and social issues: the official journal of Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society
ISSN: 1552-7638
Black male college athletes historically have endured racial mistreatment, particularly at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Yet research examining how these athletes, particularly football players in Power Five conferences, experience such mistreatments and the effects they have on their psychological health and well-being has been sparse. Thus, we interviewed 13 current Black male college football players to document their experiences. Through reflexive thematic analysis, we determined that the athletes (a) believed that football defined and limited them, (b) felt misunderstood and isolated on campus, (b) were dehumanized and criminalized, and (d) were physically and psychologically exhausted from chronic racial mistreatments. There remains a clear need for clinical, policy, and systemic changes to support the mental health needs of Black male college athletes.