Basketball retirement : process and outcomes
Martínez Díaz de Corcuera, Carlos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
Jiménez Sáiz, Sergio (Universidad Europea de Madrid)
Moreno Cuerva, Ernesto (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
Lorenzo Calvo, Alberto (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)

Date:	2013
Abstract:	Retirement from a sport career represents a turning point in the life of a sportsman. The aim of this study was to determine how the process of withdrawal of professional basketball players and the factors that influence it. Using a qualitative methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 professional players focusing on their experiences during the process. Analysis of the interviews revealed the need to treat this process from a multidimensional perspective, as several factors interact. The results obtained show that the players assign great importance to the economic, academic and adjustment difficulties. Consequently, we discuss the need for specific assistance programs for these athletes, regardless of their previous professional level.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Transició esportiva ; Sport transition ; Athletic retirement ; Basketball
Published in:	Revista de psicología del deporte, Vol. 22, Núm. 1 (2013) , p. 231-234, ISSN 1988-5636

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