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A systematic literature review on the academic and athletic identities of Student-Athletes
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A systematic literature review on the academic and athletic identities of Student-Athletes

A. R. Steele, F. E. van Rens and R.A. Ashley
Journal of intercollegiate sport, Vol.13(1), pp.69-92
2020
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Abstract

Academic and athletic identities are related to performance and wellbeing indicators in both the educational and sport domains, respectively. This paper presents a systematic literature review examining empirical research into the academic and athletic identities of student-athletes in dual (education and sport) careers. The 42 records identified in this review suggest that research on the academic and athletic identities of student-athletes has focused on the themes of: identity development, role conflict, career development and motivation, and student-athlete stereotypes. Future research directions are considered, including the need for mixed-methods and longitudinal assessments of academic and athletic identities to assess to dynamic nature of identity development, and to ascertain how these relate to future performance and wellbeing outcomes.

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