Difference and Similarities between athletes in the beginning and middle of the transition from junior to senior sport

Sammanfattning: The objectives of this study was to test the Transition Monitoring Survey (TMS) and to examine similarities and differences in the transition experiences between athletes in the beginning of the transition and in the middle of the transition from junior to senior sport. A pilot study (n = 10) was conducted with a combination of survey and debriefing. The main study (n =135) was quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. Participants were divided into two groups; athletes in the beginning and athletes in the middle of the transition. The results showed thirteen significant differences in demands, coping strategies, resources and perceived stress. Athletes in the middle of the transition showed more adaptation to the transition process then athletes in the beginning. The study also shows that the TMS works well. The results are discussed based on frameworks and previous research.