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

Citation

Grove JR, Lavallee D, Gordon S & Harvey JH (1998) Account-making: A model for understanding and resolving distressful reactions to retirement from sport. Sport Psychologist, 12 (1), pp. 52-67. http://journals.humankinetics.com/tsp-back-issues/TSPVolume12Issue1March/AccountMakingAModelforUnderstandingandResolvingDistressfulReactionstoRetirementfromSport

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.

Journal
Sport Psychologist: Volume 12, Issue 1