Ballard, Dawna I.2012-06-272017-05-112012-06-272017-05-112012-05May 2012http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-05-5583textAn organizational communication study of collegiate athletes concludes that social identity theory, time scarcity, and projected selves theory are correlated with psychological/physical health, as well as the ability to predict academic success. Findings indicate that striking a balance between athletics and academics, and the time devoted to both, is necessary in order to achieve physical and psychological health. Furthermore, findings provide a link between the projected future self, social identity and the present motivation to achieve academically.application/pdfengSocial identityAthleticsNCAAHealthTime scarcityProjected selvesthesis2012-06-272152/ETD-UT-2012-05-5583