Stressors Experienced by Professional Jockeys

IF 1.6 4区心理学 Q3 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Sport Psychologist Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI:10.1123/TSP.2020-0128

L. King, S. Cullen, J. McArdle, A. McGoldrick, J. Pugh, G. Warrington, C. Losty

引用次数: 5

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the sources of stress reported by professional jockeys. In total, 15 jockeys participated in semistructured interviews that included apprentice, conditional, and senior jockeys. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data that included inductive and deductive approaches. Jockeys reported a wide range of stress sources. Four core themes were identified and categorized as competitive (current form or being in a slump, pressure, horse, injury, opponents, tactical, and race day), racing industry (weight, workload, travel demands, injury concerns, suspension, and facilities), interpersonal (trainer, other jockeys, expectations of others, support networks, and communication), and career stressors (career uncertainty, career opportunities, and transitions). The findings highlight unique stressors to the jockey population, as well as stressors common with other athlete groups. Practical applied recommendations and future research directions are provided.

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职业骑师经历的压力源

本研究旨在探讨职业骑师的压力来源。共有15名骑师参加了半结构化访谈，包括学徒、有条件骑师和高级骑师。采用反身性主题分析法分析定性数据，包括归纳和演绎方法。骑师报告了各种各样的压力来源。确定了四个核心主题，并将其归类为竞争性(当前状态或处于低迷状态、压力、马匹、伤病、对手、战术和比赛日)、赛马行业(体重、工作量、旅行需求、伤病担忧、停赛和设施)、人际关系(教练、其他骑师、他人期望、支持网络和沟通)和职业压力源(职业不确定性、职业机会和过渡)。研究结果强调了骑师群体的独特压力源，以及其他运动员群体的共同压力源。提出了实际应用建议和今后的研究方向。

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来源期刊

Sport Psychologist 医学-心理学

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

6.20%

发文量

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： TSP is a scholarly refereed journal designed as a forum to stimulate thought and disseminate knowledge that focuses on the application and practice of sport psychology. A special emphasis of the journal is on the delivery of psychological services to practitioners such as athletes and coaches. TSP is international in scope and is receptive to diverse methodologies. TSP is published for sport psychology specialists who engage in research, teaching, and/or intervention in a variety of contexts including academic, public, and private settings. The journal is also intended for practitioners such as coaches who have training and interest in sport psychology.