Typologies of dual career in sport a cluster analysis of identity and self efficacy

Description

The document examines how athletes manage both their sports careers and educational or vocational pursuits. Through a cluster analysis, the researchers identified three distinct athlete profiles: athlete students, who prioritize their sports careers and exhibit strong athletic identity and self-efficacy; dual career athletes, who balance both pursuits with moderate levels of identity and self-efficacy in each; and student athletes, who focus more on their education or vocation, showing lower athletic identity but higher career self-efficacy. The findings highlight that dual-career athletes are not a homogeneous group and suggest that tailored support systems are necessary to address their varying needs. By understanding the role of identity and self-efficacy in career development, the study provides valuable insights for educators, sports organizations, and policymakers to enhance support structures for athletes managing dual careers.