대학 운동선수들의 슬럼프 원인과 증상 및 극복 방안, 슬럼프 후 성장에 관한 심층 탐색

초록

The purpose of this study was to conduct an in-depth exploration of the causes, symptoms, and coping strategies for slumps in college athletes, as well as their growth afterward. The participants were 15 athletes from University A in the Seoul metropolitan area, including 8 basketball players and 7 baseball players. A focus group interview was conducted based on a semi-structured questionnaire, which was revised and supplemented through expert meetings, to explore athletes' perceptions of slumps, their causes and symptoms, coping strategies, perspectives on slumps and their effects, and growth after slumps. Inductive content analysis of the collected data revealed six categories and fifteen subcategories, with the following results: First, athletes perceived slumps as either performance-related or psychological. Second, the main causes of slumps were psychological burdens and the desire to perform well, with physical, relational, and performance-related factors also playing a complex role. Third, the psychological symptoms of the slump were a decrease in self-confidence and loss of motivation, while the performance-related symptoms manifested as a shooting slump and changes in form. Fourth, the main coping strategies included practicing by reviewing their past successful performances and making an effort not to dwell on the slump. Fifth, perspectives and effects of slumps varied, with some viewing slumps positively as a focus on overcoming them successfully, while others viewed the phenomenon of slumps negatively. Finally, it was found that some athletes saw slumps as an opportunity for growth and development, both in terms of performance and psychological growth. This study will serve as a foundational resource for college athletes who are vulnerable to slumps and for coaches in the field, helping them explore various strategies to understand and wisely cope with slumps. Additionally, it is expected that mental coaches and sports psychology counselors can assist athletes struggling with slumps, contributing to their psychological stability and performance improvement.

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