Trabalho pós-carreira esportiva: fatores pessoais e contextuais de ex-atletas femininas de elite

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the personal and contextual variables associated with the post-career professional performance of three female ex-elite athletes. A semi-structured interview was used in person and the responses were categorized using Bardin's Content Analysis. School level, motivation, openness to the new, creativity and independence of judgment were verified as personal factors related to the athletes' post-career professional performance. As for contextual factors, the current challenges and social support were highlighted. It concludes about the importance of the convergence of personal and contextual variables to understand the post-career professional practice of excellent female ex-elite athletes.