The Post-Injury Psychological Sequelae of High-level Jamaican Athletes: Exploration of a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder–Self-Efficacy Conceptualisation

Context:Athletes at the highest levels appear to be most affected by sport-related injuries and suffer both physiologically and psychologically. Established models of psychological responses to injury however do not offer a comprehensive explanation based on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), though some studies suggest that injuries may be interpreted as traumatic. Studies also suggest that perceived self-efficacy may be a mediator of PTSD development. Objective:This study examines the psychological sequelae experienced by high-level athletes as a result of sport related injuries based on a PTSD–Self-Efficacy framework. Design:A cross-sectional, survey design was used. Participants:Forty-six athletes (30 males and 16 females) from four different sports were conveniently sampled and completed a questionnaire battery assessing injury characteristics, trauma sequelae and self-efficacy. Main Outcome Measures:Present Injury Status, PTSD symptomatology, General Self-Efficacy. Results:Injury was found to be...