TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - I am family: understanding the adapted sport experiences of family members of military personnel with physical and psychological illnesses and injuries through the lens of the Invictus Games
JO  - Psychology of sport and exercise
A1  - Duong, Amber
A1  - Roberts, Lauren
A1  - Cramm, Heidi
A1  - Evans, M. Blair
A1  - Mayhew, Emily
A1  - Latimer-Cheung, Amy E.
A1  - Aiken, Alice
A1  - Shirazipour, Celina H.
SP  - e102457
EP  - e102457
VL  - 68
IS  - 
N2  - Family are influential actors in adapted sport participation. However, little is known about their experiences with adapted sport. The current study sought to explore the experiences of families in adapted sport through the context of the Invictus Games, an international adapted sport competition for military personnel with physical and psychological illnesses and injuries that is unique in its inclusion of family programming. Family members (n = 21; partners, parents, siblings, and children) of Invictus Games Toronto 2017 competitors participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Three themes were identified: recognition of family experiences during service and after onset of disability; creating a sense of belonging; and improving family knowledge and perceptions. This study provides insight regarding how adapted sport events can support the well-being of both individuals with illnesses and injuries and their families.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1469-0292
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102457
ID  - ref1
ER  -