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A thematic-synthesis of self-care in sport psychology practitioners

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Dan MartinORCiD, Heather Hunter

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Abstract

Self-care has been identified as essential for promoting well-being among psychology professionals and an imperative for practitioners. Nevertheless, the value of self-care for sport psychology practitioners (SPPs) has only received limited research attention. Yet, a growing body of work has emerged, offering helpful knowledge to SPPs throughout the professional developmental span. A synthesis of the existing literature on SPPs’ self-care could offer the knowledge foundation for training programs on SPPs’ self-care. We systematically reviewed the existing literature focused on self-care among sport psychology practitioners. Using PRISMA guidelines, an initial database search identified 1,837 research records. After removing duplicate studies, screening by title and abstract, and assessing full-text article eligibility, we selected 15 articles for inclusion. Analysis of these articles resulted in three prevailing themes: (a) sport psychology practitioner’s self-care; (b) effective self-care; (c) connected care: A collaborative lens on individual self-care. These findings offer a significant insight to the literature on self-care in sport psychology practitioners. The synthesis also points to the important role others play in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective individualised SPP self-care. Based on these findings, we offer recommendations for professional bodies and education providers regarding the alignment of training routes and continuing professional development programs with the extant literature on self-care.

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Author(s): Quartiroli A, Martin DRF, Hunter H, Wagstaff CRD

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Year: 2025

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Pages: 1-25

Online publication date: 28/12/2023

Acceptance date: 28/11/2023

ISSN (print): 1612-197X

ISSN (electronic): 1557-251X

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2023.2291102

DOI: 10.1080/1612197X.2023.2291102

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