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Understanding body image perceptions of former female athletes: A qualitative analysis

Hardie, Ashlyn, Oshiro, Kristi F., Dixon, Marlene A.·2022·Body Image
DOI 10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.10.001
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Abstract

Female athletes and non-athletes alike are affected by a variety of cultural factors and social comparisons that influence how they evaluate their own bodies. For female athletes, the self-evaluative process is distinctly complicated during and after their retirement transition. Grounded in social comparison theory, this study uses a phenomenological approach with semi-structured interviews. The sample consists of 20 post career NCAA female athletes. Questions focused on obtaining a more holistic understanding of their lived experiences, influences on their perceptions of body image, and how they cope and adapt in the post-retirement phase. Data were coded iteratively using thematic analysis. Findings reveal distinct challenges to this population of women from a variety of factors at the individual level (i.e., insecurities, learning through lived experience, performance empowerment, pregnancy and childbirth), institutional/community level (i.e., network outside of athletics, role of coaches, external validation), and socio-cultural level (i.e., marketed body ideals, evolution of marketing, social pressures). The data inform theoretical and practical implications to help proactively assist athletes in healthy transitions, especially in adult life stages. We argue those in positions of power have not only the potential, but also a moral obligation to cultivate supportive structures for athletes during and after their careers.

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  1. de Oliveira, 2017, Body image and eating disorders in female athletes of different sports, Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 20
  2. Stokowski, 2019, Former college athletes' perceptions of adapting to transition, Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 12, 403

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Authors
Hardie, A., Oshiro, K. F., & Dixon, M. A.
Affiliations
  • Texas A&M University (US)
  • Belmont University (US)
Corresponding author
Hardie, Ashlyn
ORCID
Venue
Body Image
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2022-12
Volume
43
Pages
393-407
ISSN
1740-1445 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.10.001
OpenAlex
W4307513734
Cited by
25
References
49
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 4
FWCI
3.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
  • Body Image (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Sports, Gender, and Society
Keywords
female athletes, social comparison theory, NCAA athletes, body ideals, social pressure, coach role, external validation, pregnancy and childbirth, transition support
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Body Image, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Sports, Athletes

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