Abstract
Informed by the words and experiences of 41 Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) student-athletes, this qualitative study reveals the complexities of the student-athlete academic experience as shaped by their relationships with academic role- set members. Using role-identity as a theoretical framework, the study identifies coaches, athletic academic advisors, fellow athletes, nonathlete peers, faculty and parents as the key actors in the academic role-set. A discussion around the various influences such relationships can have on the academic experience depending on their strength is provided, and future areas of inquiry are proposed.
Recommended Citation
Bell, Lydia F.
(2009)
"Examining Academic Role-Set Influence on the Student- Athlete Experience,"
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics: Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/jiia/vol2/iss2/2