AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF RESPONSE TO SPORT INJURY - PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS

This paper reviews literature on the psychological and sociological dy namics of response to sport injury. An integrated model is illustrated which provides a synthesis of existing conceptual models depicting th e dynamic process of psychological response to sport injury. This inte grated model encompasses personal and situational moderating factors, as well as cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses of athletes to sport injury. Empirical research on the cognitive appraisals and em otional responses associated with sport injury is reviewed and general themes are summarized. As the cultural context of sport has a major i nfluence on these cognitive appraisals and emotional responses, sociol ogical literature on sport injury is also highlighted. Concluding reco mmendations are made for future research on the psychological and soci ological dimensions of sport injury.