Account-making: a model for understanding and resolving distressful reactions to retirement from sport

J. Robert Grove; David Lavallee; Sandy Gordon; John H. Harvey

doi:10.1123/tsp.12.1.52

Account-making: a model for understanding and resolving distressful reactions to retirement from sport

J. Robert Grove^*, David Lavallee, Sandy Gordon, John H. Harvey

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Abstract

In this paper, we examine the account-making model of Harvey, Weber, and Orbuch (1990) as a framework for understanding negative reactions to retirement from competitive sport. Theoretical aspects of the model are first summarized, and a case study is then presented to illustrate the central role of account-making in the adjustment process for an Olympic gold medallist. We conclude by suggesting ways that sport psychology consultants can facilitate account-making and thereby help athletes to cope with distressful reactions to retirement.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	52-67
Number of pages	16
Journal	Sport Psychologist
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.12.1.52
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1998
Externally published	Yes

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Grove, J. R., Lavallee, D., Gordon, S., & Harvey, J. H. (1998). Account-making: a model for understanding and resolving distressful reactions to retirement from sport. Sport Psychologist, 12(1), 52-67. https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.12.1.52

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