Vol. 25 No. 2 (2025): Tackling early school leaving: the role of schools and their educational approaches
Practices / Considerations

Dual Career: student-athletes, sport and school dropout

Lucia Martiniello
"Pegaso" University
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Mattia Caterina Maietta
"Pegaso" University
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Generoso Romano
University of Naples “Parthenope”

Published 2025-07-31

Keywords

  • dropout,
  • dual career,
  • student-athletes,
  • abbandono,
  • doppia carriera,
  • studenti-atleti
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How to Cite

Martiniello, L., Maietta, M. C., & Romano, G. (2025). Dual Career: student-athletes, sport and school dropout. Form@re - Open Journal Per La Formazione in Rete, 25(2), 654–666. https://doi.org/10.36253/form-17513

Abstract

This study examines the phenomenon of dropout, i.e. dropping out, in both the sports and school environments among student athletes. The main objective is to identify and analyse the factors contributing to this complex phenomenon, which has a significant impact on the personal and professional development of young athletes. Through a review of existing literature and analysis of empirical data, the research explores the interconnections between sporting pressures, academic challenges and socio-psychological factors that influence dropout decisions. In addition, the study examines the short- and long-term consequences of dropout, both on an individual and societal level. Finally, targeted strategies and interventions are proposed to prevent dropout and promote a healthy balance between sport and education in order to support the success and well-being of student athletes.

 

Doppia carriera: studenti-atleti, sport e abbandono scolastico e sportivo.

Questo studio esamina il fenomeno del dropout, ovvero l’abbandono, sia nell’ambito sportivo che in quello scolastico, tra gli studenti atleti. L’obiettivo principale è identificare e analizzare i fattori che contribuiscono a questo fenomeno complesso, che ha un impatto significativo sullo sviluppo personale e professionale dei giovani atleti. Attraverso una revisione della letteratura esistente e l’analisi di dati empirici, la ricerca esplora le interconnessioni tra le pressioni sportive, le sfide accademiche e i fattori socio-psicologici che influenzano le decisioni di abbandono. Inoltre, lo studio esamina le conseguenze del dropout a breve e lungo termine, sia a livello individuale che sociale. Infine, vengono proposte strategie e interventi mirati per prevenire il dropout e promuovere un equilibrio sano tra sport e istruzione, al fine di supportare il successo e il benessere degli studenti atleti.