Self-actualization and self-transcendence: An empirical model of athletes' meaning in elite sport.
Psychology of Sport And Exercise July 1, 2026 Violetta Oblinger-Peters, Kristoffer Henriksen, Andreas Küttel et al.
In line with sport psychology's growing focus on wellbeing and mental health, meaning (i.e., experiencing life as coherent, significant, oriented, and belonging) has been gaining attention in elite sport. Its study is theoretically and practically relevant, since athletes often refer to meaning, especially when it is lacking. However, while wider research highlights its role for physical and...