Exploration of organizational stressors in Indian elite female athletes

Divyata Sohal, Misha Gervis and Daniel Rhind

School of Sport and Education, Brunel University, India

Citation

Sohal, D., Gervis, M., Rhind, D. (2013). Exploration of organizational stressors in Indian elite female athletes. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 44(6), 565-585. doi:10.7352/IJSP.2013.44.565

Abstract

Research on experiences of Indian athletes is limited. This is the first study that explored the organizational stressors experienced by Indian elite female athletes and the impact on their psychological well-being. Ten participants were interviewed on their experiences with sport organizations in preparation for international tournaments. Drawing on Arnold and Fletcherâ

Keywords: Elite athletes, Flourish, India, Psychological well-being, Stress