Motives for Dropout Among Former Junior Elite Caribbean Track and Field Athletes: A Qualitative Investigation

Anecdotal reports within the Caribbean track and field fraternity have revealed that there is a high level of athlete dropout from competitive sport at the junior-elite level, and a poor transition to senior-elite status. Consequently, this qualitative investigation explored the key motives that may...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Main Authors:	Candice E. Thomas, Timothy P. Chambers, Luana C. Main, Paul B. Gastin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Subjects:	athlete burnout junior-elite motivational atmosphere psychosocial influences talent development
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.696205/full