NOTE: Many sports players develop physical problems as they age, even those who just play in high school.
Work-related:
(1) difficulty in finding work
(2) lack of satisfaction in work
Economic:
(1) lack of adequate health insurance (may not be an issue if healthy)
(2) financial problems
Social:
(1) marital or relationship problems
(2) loss of social support or friendships
(3) no longer being part of team
Physical:
(1) pain
(2) trouble sleeping (which may be manifestation of significant depression)
(3) weight gain
(4) loss of fitness
(5) age-related changes
Psychological:
(1) drug or alcohol abuse
(2) trouble adjusting to life transition
where:
• The odds ratios range from 2.8 to 11 (for trouble sleeping), with most 5.
Other factors not listed:
(1) being physically crippled (which may be the reason for early retirement)
(2) feelings of rejection (no longer any good)
(3) no longer being a center of attention
(4) AIDS or other infectious diseases
