Aging Adventure Athletes Assess Achievements and Alter Aspirations to Maintain Self-Esteem

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 9; p. 225
• Main Author: Buckley, Ralf C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 28.02.2018
• Subjects: extreme; health; kayaking; nature; outdoor; Psychology; rafting; outdoor; nature; rafting; observation; kayaking; health; extreme; participant

Achievements and capabilities influence the self-esteem of skilled adventure athletes. Self-esteem affects individual mental health. Aging commonly reduces adventure capabilities. To avoid loss in self-esteem, aging adventure athletes are forced to adjust their aspirations. Here, I examine this proc...