Publication: Understanding the dimensions of sport-injury
related growth: a DELPHI method approach
Authors
Rubio, VĂctor J. ; Quartiroli, Alessadro ; Podlog, Leslie W. ; Olmedilla Zafra, Aurelio
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Public Library of Science
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235149
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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© 2020 Rubio et al.This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This document is the Published version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in PLoS ONE. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235149
Abstract
Despite the multitude of adverse physical and psychosocial consequences of sports injury,
evidence also highlights the potential for positive benefits in the injury aftermath. The purpose
of this study is to address this gap by exploring the dimensions of personal growth following
a severe sports injury. A 3-rounds e-Delphi method was utilized to develop a
consensual understanding of the dimensions of sport-injury related growth. A panel of 24
psychology of sport injury experts participated in the process. The final list of items obtained
was subjected to conventional content analysis to identify general themes. The process led
to the development of a 5-dimension model capable of describing athletes’ experiences of
personal growth following a severe sports-related injury: personal strength, improved social
life, health benefits, sport benefits, and social support and recognition. The domains of
sport-injury related growth identified here are consistent with growth-domains identified in
previous personal growth literature. However, they also highlight the importance of contextualizing
the experience of growth. We have captured key elements of sport-injury related
growth, domains that can be used as the basis for further psychometric testing and for further
interventions to increase adjustment and well-being during the rehabilitation process.
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PLoS ONE, 2020, Vol. 15 (6) : e0235149
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