... various characteristics and challenges this sub-population face. For instance, topics related to identity development, career development and maturity, identity foreclosure, team development and socialization, and retirement of student-athletes (Brown, Glastetter-Fender & Shelton, 2000; Murphy, Petitpas, &; Brewer,1996; Parham, 1993). In addition to alcohol and drugs, exercise, health issues, life balance and conflict, academics, ... college, and perceptions and stereotypes have all been associated with strong athletic identity (Adler &ump; Adler, 1987; Murphy, Petitpas, &ump; Brewer,19...

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