Journal articles: 'Mental toughness'

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Quinn, Tori, and Lauren Cavanaugh. "Mental Toughness." Strategies 30, no. 5 (September 2017): 36–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2017.1344172.

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Sural, Volkan, Hasan Güler, and Bekir Çar. "Examination of Mental Training and Mental Toughness in Elite Boxers." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 15, no. 6 (June 30, 2021): 1647–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs211561647.

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Background: Mental training and toughness play an important role as well as physical training and toughness in increasing the performance of an athlete. Aim: This study aimed to i) evaluate the mental training and mental toughness levels of elite boxers in terms of various variables, ii) examine the relationship between mental training and mental toughness levels, and iii) investigate the predictive level of mental toughness levels of mental training levels. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 191 elite boxers. The data of the study were collected with the online questionnaire method using the Mental Training Inventory in Sports and the Mental Toughness Inventory in Sports. SPSS package program was preferred for data analysis and independent samples t-test was used for pairwise comparisons and one-way analysis of variance was used for multiple comparisons. Pearson Product Moments Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to test the relationship between mental training and mental toughness in elite boxers, and linear regression analysis was used to determine the ratio of mental training to predict mental toughness level. Results: While the digital game playing level of secondary school students was low, their level of loneliness was found to be moderate, and it was determined that there was a significant and negative difference between digital game addiction and loneliness. A statistically significant difference was found between the levels of Digital Game Addiction (DGA7) and the variable of gender, presence of digital devices, and daily digital game playing status. However, it was concluded that there was a statistically significant difference between the perceived loneliness levels of the participants and their gender, age, income status, and availability of digital devices. Conclusion: As a result, while the mental training levels of elite boxers differed significantly according to age and being national athlete status, there was no difference according to gender. Mental toughness levels differed significantly according to age categories, but there was no difference according to gender and being national athletic status. There was a positive and significant relationship between the mental training levels of elite boxers and their mental toughness levels. Moreover, it was concluded that the mental training levels of elite boxers were a significant predictor of their mental toughness levels (34%). This result showed that the athletes who want to increase their mental toughness levels should do mental training. Keywords: Mental Training, Mental Toughness, Elite Boxers.

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Gucciardi, Daniel F., and Clifford J. Mallett. "Chapter 57 - Mental toughness." Routledge Online Studies on the Olympic and Paralympic Games 1, no. 44 (January 2012): 547–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203851043_chapter_57.

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Liew, Guo Chen, Garry Kuan, Ngien Siong Chin, and Hairul Anuar Hashim. "Mental toughness in sport." German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research 49, no. 4 (July 17, 2019): 381–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12662-019-00603-3.

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Kumar, Satish. "Assessment on Mental Toughness Among Team Games of Haryana." International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences 13, no. 1 (January 1, 2018): 59–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.29070/13/57116.

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Kazim, Nas, and Temel Veysel. "Mental Toughness of Students: Levels of Hockey Players Mental Toughness of the Athletes." Asian Journal of Education and Training 5, no. 1 (2019): 224–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.20448/journal.522.2019.51.224.228.

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Singh, Amanpreet. "The psychology behind mental toughness." ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 6, no. 7 (2016): 154. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2249-7137.2016.00034.3.

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Young, J., and A. Pearce. "Teaching mental toughness in tennis." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 13 (December 2010): e44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.555.

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Stamatis, Andreas, Peter W. Grandjean, and Grant B. Morgan. "Training Mental Toughness In Sport." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 50, no. 5S (May 2018): 327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000536158.94754.e0.

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Gucciardi, Daniel F. "Mental toughness: progress and prospects." Current Opinion in Psychology 16 (August 2017): 17–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.03.010.

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Safian, Robert D. "RESPONSE: Incremental Mental Toughness Training." Journal of the American College of Cardiology 76, no. 16 (October 2020): 1908–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.541.

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Gucciardi, Daniel F., Sheldon Hanton, and Clifford J. Mallett. "Progressing measurement in mental toughness: A case example of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48." Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology 1, no. 3 (August 2012): 194–214. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0027190.

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GUSZKOWSKA, MONIKA, and KATARZYNA WÓJCIK. "Effect of mental toughness on sporting performance: review of studies." Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity Supplement 1, no. 2 (December 31, 2021): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.29359/bjhpa.2021.suppl.2.01.

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The aim of the present review was to establish the correlation between mental toughness and sporting performance based on the results of studies published in scientific journals between 2000 and 2020. The keywords mental toughness and performance/ outcomes/ results/ competition were used to identify the papers. The search included the EBSCO and PubMed databases. Eventually, the analysis covered 18 articles. The research results presented in 16 papers confirmed the positive correlations of mental toughness with sport results and performance level. No such relationship was found only in equestrian and Alpine skiing athletes. Although mental toughness in basketball players did not correlate with the sport results, it was an important predictor. Higher mental toughness was found in athletes with better sports results, and it was a positive correlate or predictor of sports results. The relationships between mental toughness and competitive experience or age were not statistically significant. Various research tools were used to measure mental toughness: PPI, PPI-A, SMTQ, MTQ48, MTI, SMTI, MeBTough. The results confirm the positive correlation between mental toughness and sport results or performance levels in different sports, regardless of gender, age or level of sports skills. It seems appropriate to continue research on mental toughness in sport, including the relationship between mental toughness and sporting performance, differences between men and women, players in individual and team sports, the relationship between mental toughness and training experience, the athletes’ age, and the effectiveness of mental toughness programs.

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Crust, Lee, and Peter J. Clough. "Relationship between Mental Toughness and Physical Endurance." Perceptual and Motor Skills 100, no. 1 (February 2005): 192–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.100.1.192-194.

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This study tested the criterion validity of the inventory, Mental Toughness 48, by assessing the correlation between mental toughness and physical endurance for 41 male undergraduate sports students. A significant correlation of .34 was found between scores for overall mental toughness and the time a relative weight could be held suspended. Results support the criterion-related validity of the Mental Toughness 48.

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Gibson, Dylan. "A cross-sectional analysis of mental toughness and related constructs across key stages 2, 3 and 4." Psychology of Education Review 44, no. 2 (2020): 83–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.53841/bpsper.2020.44.2.83.

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Mental toughness is linked to attainment and progression in education, as well as wellbeing. Whether it changes across development has not been thoroughly studied. Mental toughness, and related constructs were measured in 293 participants aged between 7 and 16. Mental toughness, self-efficacy, wellbeing, positive motivation and positive engagement decreased across the age groups, but there was no significant effect of age on mental toughness when the other variables were controlled for. Mental toughness predicted wellbeing when measured alone, but not alongside the other constructs. This suggests that while interventions should be applied at a young age to prevent decreases in mental toughness from occurring, mental toughness may not be as unique as previous research has claimed.

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Van Niekerk, Anna Maria Susanna, and Hester E. Roets. "The Psycho-Educational Practice of Mental Toughness in Dealing with Trauma." International Journal of Psychological Studies 9, no. 4 (November 20, 2017): 83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijps.v9n4p83.

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This study investigated whether an intervention program, which was developed within the psycho-educational field, could support traumatized people to increase their mental toughness. This program is based on the four components of mental toughness, namely control, challenge, commitment and confidence. A valid and reliable psychometric instrument, the Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48 (MTQ48), has been successfully used in both the corporate and sports psychology world to determine people’s mental toughness but has never before been tested in supporting traumatised people. Many corresponding aspects between mental toughness and trauma were discovered and used to compile a psycho-educational intervention program to support traumatized persons to develop increased mental toughness. An action research design was employed, where both qualitative as well as quantitative methods were used. Eight traumatized people participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that seven of the eight participants’ overall mental toughness increased after the intervention program, and four of the eight participants’ mental toughness components increased. All respondents indicated that they could better deal and cope with their trauma. The conclusion could be drawn that the psycho-educational intervention program, which was based on enhancing mental toughness, was successful in supporting the traumatised participants to increase their mental toughness.

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Driska, Andrew P., Cindra Kamphoff, and Suzannah Mork Armentrout. "Elite Swimming Coaches’ Perceptions of Mental Toughness." Sport Psychologist 26, no. 2 (June 2012): 186–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.26.2.186.

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Using the mental toughness framework of Jones, Hanton and Connaughton (2007), the authors interviewed thirteen highly-experienced swimming coaches in a two-part study to determine the specific mental toughness subcomponents present in mentally tough swimmers, and to examine the factors that led swimmers to develop mental toughness. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using methods outlined by Creswell (2007). While confirming eleven of thirteen subcomponents of mental toughness previously identified by Jones et al. (2007), the participants identified (a) “coachability” and (b) “retaining psychological control on poor training days” as previously unidentified subcomponents of mental toughness. In the second part of the study, the authors identified six higher-order themes describing how both the coach and the swimmer acted to develop mental toughness in the swimmer. Implications for researchers, swimming coaches, and sport psychology consultants are discussed.

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Esfehani, Mohamad. "The Effect of Mental Training Program on Improving Mental Toughness among Tehran Highschool Student Athletes." Asian Social Science 11, no. 28 (November 22, 2015): 175. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v11n28p175.

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<p>The attention to mental training program among young athletes has increased in recent decades. In spite of the significant contribution of mental toughness to perform (Jones et al. 2007), little quantitative research has been dedicated to examining this construct or to improve mental toughness. The present study investigated the effect of mental training program on mental toughness among160 participants of high school male and female student athletes. This research was experimental and the participants were selected randomly. Training consisted of one session per week. Mental toughness was assessed by SMTQ (Sheared, Golby, 2008). Factorial MANCOVA analysis indicated that the mental training program was effective in changing the mental toughness in Tehran high school student athletes involved in different types of sport but was not effective in changing the above factor based on gender.</p> <p> </p>

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Jones, Graham, Sheldon Hanton, and Declan Connaughton. "A Framework of Mental Toughness in the World’s Best Performers." Sport Psychologist 21, no. 2 (June 2007): 243–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.21.2.243.

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The authors conducted an investigation of mental toughness in a sample population of athletes who have achieved ultimate sporting success. Eight Olympic or world champions, 3 coaches, and 4 sport psychologists agreed to participate. Qualitative methods addressed 3 fundamental issues: the definition of mental toughness, the identification of its essential attributes, and the development of a framework of mental toughness. Results verified the authors’ earlier definition of mental toughness and identified 30 attributes that were essential to being mentally tough. These attributes clustered under 4 separate dimensions (attitude/mindset, training, competition, postcompetition) within an overall framework of mental toughness. Practical implications and future avenues of research involving the development of mental toughness and measurement issues are discussed.

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Mahoney, John W., Daniel F. Gucciardi, Nikos Ntoumanis, and Cliff J. Mallet. "Mental Toughness in Sport: Motivational Antecedents and Associations With Performance and Psychological Health." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 36, no. 3 (June 2014): 281–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2013-0260.

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We argue that basic psychological needs theory (BPNT) offers impetus to the value of mental toughness as a mechanism for optimizing human functioning. We hypothesized that psychological needs satisfaction (thwarting) would be associated with higher (lower) levels of mental toughness, positive affect, and performance and lower (higher) levels of negative affect. We also expected that mental toughness would be associated with higher levels of positive affect and performance and lower levels of negative affect. Further, we predicted that coaching environments would be related to mental toughness indirectly through psychological needs and that psychological needs would indirectly relate with performance and affect through mental toughness. Adolescent cross-country runners (136 male and 85 female, Mage = 14.36) completed questionnaires pertaining to BPNT variables, mental toughness, and affect. Race times were also collected. Our findings supported our hypotheses. We concluded that BPNT is generative in understanding some of the antecedents and consequences of mental toughness and is a novel framework useful for understanding mental toughness.

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Walker, S. "Mindfulness and mental toughness among provincial adolescent female hockey players." South African Journal of Sports Medicine 28, no. 2 (November 15, 2016): 46–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2016/v28i2a1576.

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Introduction: Mental toughness is highly valued within competitive sport. However, scant attention has been paid to the psychological processes that underpin mental toughness.Objectives: To explore the relationship between mindfulness and mental toughness among provincial adolescent female hockey players.Methods: Provincial adolescent female hockey players (N=484) completed measures of mindfulness and mental toughness. Correlation coefficients were calculated with respect to mindfulness and mental toughness. A one-way between-groups analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to determine whether athletes assigned to four levels of mindfulness (high, moderate, medium and low) differed significantly with regard to mental toughness.Results: Mindfulness exhibited significant positive correlations with confidence, constancy and control, as well as with total mental toughness. The results of the ANOVA and the relevant post hoc analyses indicated that athletes in the high mindfulness group reported significantly higher levels of control and general mental toughness than those in the other three groups. The high mindfulness participants also reported significantly higher levels of constancy than those in the medium and low mindfulness groups. Conclusion: Mindfulness was positively correlated with all aspects of mental toughness investigated in this study. In addition, individuals with high levels of mindfulness reported higher control, constancy and general mental toughness than those with lower levels of mindfulness. Based on the current findings, the role of mindfulness in the development and maintenance of mental toughness among adolescent athletes warrants further investigation.

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Ward, Fiona, Helen St Clair-Thompson, and Alex Postlethwaite. "Mental toughness and perceived stress in police and fire officers." Policing: An International Journal 41, no. 6 (December 3, 2018): 674–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pijpsm-01-2017-0013.

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Purpose Mental toughness describes a set of attributes relating to how individuals deal with challenges, stressors, and pressure. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between mental toughness and perceived stress in police and fire officers. Design/methodology/approach The participants were 247 police officers and 130 fire fighters. Participants completed questionnaire measures of mental toughness and perceived stress, and provided information about their age, rank, and length of service within the force. Findings Mental toughness was found to be significantly related to perceived stress, with control of emotion, control of life, and confidence in abilities being particularly important. There was no consistent relationship of age, rank, or length of service with mental toughness and perceived stress. However, police officers reported lower levels of mental toughness and higher levels of perceived stress than fire officers. Practical implications The results suggest that assessing police and fire officers on a measure of mental toughness could provide a means of identifying individuals more likely to suffer from stress and stress-related physical and psychological illness. In addition, interventions that may enhance mental toughness could have beneficial effects within this population. Originality/value This is the first study to examine mental toughness and perceived stress within this population, and the findings have important implications for the management of stress.

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Weinberg, Robert, Valeria Freysinger, Kathleen Mellano, and Elizabeth Brookhouse. "Building Mental Toughness: Perceptions of Sport Psychologists." Sport Psychologist 30, no. 3 (September 2016): 231–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2015-0090.

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Most of the data obtained in studying mental toughness has come from athletes, coaches, and sometimes parents. The purpose of the present investigation was to explore sport psychologists’ experiences of building mental toughness and their perceptions of how coaches can build mental toughness in their athletes. A phenomenological approach to qualitative research guided the study. Semistructured qualitative interviews with 15 sport psychologists were conducted. A concept map was developed that illustrates the theme and subthemes that emerged from analysis of the interviews. As indicated, sport psychologists felt that coaches could build mental toughness in their athletes by behaving mindfully, which included putting athletes under adverse situations and providing (teaching) them with the mental skills to effectively cope with these adversities. These results both confirm and extend existing research on how to build mental toughness.

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Gucciardi, Daniel F. "The Relationship Between Developmental Experiences and Mental Toughness in Adolescent Cricketers." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 33, no. 3 (June 2011): 370–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.33.3.370.

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The present study investigated the contribution of positive and negative youth sport experiences (i.e., processes or experiences that occur in a particular activity or setting) to self-reported mental toughness among youth-aged cricketers. A sample of 308 male cricketers aged between 13 and 18 years self-reported mental toughness using the Cricket Mental Toughness Inventory (CMTI; Gucciardi & Gordon, 2009), with 187 of these cricketers also documenting their exposure to a variety of positive and negative developmental experiences. Confirmatory factor and internal reliability analyses supported the hypothesized mental toughness measurement model. Structural equation modeling analyses indicated that a variety of developmental experiences were related to various mental toughness components, with initiative experiences evidencing the strongest overall relationship with mental toughness followed by negative peer influences. The number of years playing experience and hours per week training evidenced largely insignificant relationships with the exception of desire to achieve and attentional control components of mental toughness, as well as its global factor. Collectively, these findings lend support for the validity of the CMTI as a valid measure among adolescent cricketers, and highlight the importance of initiative and interpersonal experiences for mental toughness in cricket.

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Ardiningrum, Ivania, and Miftakhul Jannah. "Hubungan antara mental toughness dengan risk taking behavior pada pendaki gunung." MEDIKORA 21, no. 1 (April 30, 2022): 50–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/medikora.v21i1.47635.

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Mental toughness memiliki peranan penting bagi pendaki gunung. Fungsi mental toughness yaitu untuk pertahanan diri pendaki ketika berhadapan dengan risiko selama melakukan pendakian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara mental toughness dengan risk taking behavior pada pendaki gunung. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif korelasional. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dimana peneliti melibatkan 100 orang yang tergabung dalam organisasi Wanadri dengan rentang usia 18-50 tahun. Data penelitian diperoleh dari adaptasi skala mental toughness milik Clough et al, serta skala risk taking behavior milik Woodman et al. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji korelasi product moment dengan bantuan Software JASP 0.15 for Windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara variabel mental toughness dengan risk takimg behavior dengan nilai koefisien sebesar 0.663 dan taraf signifikan 0.001 (p0.05). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat korelasi positif diantara kedua variabel, sehingga mental toughness pendaki gunung dapat menentukan tingkat risk taking behavior yang dimilikinyaThe relationship between mental toughness and risk taking behavior in mountain climbersAbstractMental toughness has an important role for mountain climbers. The mental toughness function is for the climber's self-defense when dealing with risks during the ascent. This study aims to determine the relationship between mental toughness and risk taking behavior in mountain climbers. The method used in this research is correlational quantitative method. This study uses a purposive sampling technique in which the researchers involved 100 people who are members of the Wanadri organization with an age range of 18-50 years. The research data were obtained from adaptation of Clough et al's mental toughness scale, and Woodman et al's risk taking behavior scale. The data analysis technique uses the product moment correlation test with the help of JASP 0.15 software for Windows. The results showed that there was a relationship between the mental toughness variable and risk takimg behavior with a coefficient value of 0.663 and a significant level of 0.001 (p 0.05). This shows that there is a positive correlation between the two variables, so that the mental toughness of mountain climbers can determine the level of risk taking behavior they have.

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Algani, Panji Wahyu, Muhammad Salis Yuniardi, and Alifah Nabilah Masturah. "Mental Toughness dan Competitive Anxiety pada Atlet Bola Voli." Jurnal Ilmiah Psikologi Terapan 6, no. 1 (March 15, 2018): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.22219/jipt.v6i1.5433.

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Abstrak. Competitive anxiety merupakan suatu hal negatif dalam menghadapi kompetisi karena dapat menurunkan capaian prestasi dan hal ini diindikasi salah satunya terkait dengan mental toughness atau kemampuan untuk bersikap positif ketika menghadapi suatu tekanan khususnya dalam sebuah pertandingan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara mental toughness dengan competitive anxiety pada atlet bola voli. Terdapat 118 responden yang mengisi lengkap dan data selanjutanya dianalisis melalui product moment correlation Pearson SPSS 21.0. Hasil menunjukkan adanya hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara mental toughness dengan competitive anxiety (r = -0,670 dan p < 0,001). Semakin mampu seorang atlit untuk bersikap positif terhadap tekanan maka semakin rendah kecemasannya menghadapi kompetisi. Kata kunci: mental toughness, competitive anxiety, atlet Abstract. Competitive anxiety could distract concentration and eventually could decrease achievement. It has been indicated that competitive anxiety is related to mental toughness or an ability to develop a positive attitude in handling pressure particularly a competition. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between mental toughness and competitive anxiety. This study recruited 118 volleyball athletes and their data subsequently was analysed through product moment correlation Pearson SPSS 21.0. The result revealed that there was a significant negative correlation between mental toughness and competitive anxiety behavior (r = -0,670 and p < 0,001). More able to positively perceive pressure and handling the situation, athletes would be less anxiety in facing the competition. Keyword: mental toughness, competitive anxiety, athletes

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Cowden, Richard G. "Competitive Performance Correlates of Mental Toughness in Tennis." Perceptual and Motor Skills 123, no. 1 (August 2016): 341–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0031512516659902.

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This study investigated relationships between mental toughness and measures of competitive performance in tennis. Forty-three male ( N = 25) and female ( N = 18) players ( M age = 13.6 years, SD = 2.4) completed the mental toughness inventory, and the point-by-point outcomes recorded during a competitive tennis match (singles) were used to generate performance indices for each athlete. The results indicated that mental toughness was associated with several, but not all, macro, micro, and critical moment performance indices. The findings suggest mental toughness may contribute to successful performance during tennis competition, although the importance of the construct appears to depend on specific match situations. Future mental toughness research should consider a range of factors related to sport performance, including athletes’ and opponents’ physical, technical, and tactical abilities.

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Gucciardi, Daniel F., and Martin I. Jones. "Beyond Optimal Performance: Mental Toughness Profiles and Developmental Success in Adolescent Cricketers." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 34, no. 1 (February 2012): 16–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.34.1.16.

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The purposes of the current study were to identify mental toughness profiles in adolescent cricketers and examine differences between these profiles on developmental assets and negative emotional states. A sample of 226 community cricketers (125 New Zealanders and 101 Australians; male n = 210) aged between 10 and 18 years (Mage = 14.41 years; SD = 2.11) completed a multisection, online survey containing measures of mental toughness, developmental assets, and negative emotional states. The results of hierarchical (Ward’s method) and nonhierarchical (k means) cluster analyses revealed three mental toughness profiles characterized by low, moderate, and high levels of all five mental toughness assets (i.e., affective intelligence, desire to achieve, self-belief, attentional control, resilience). Those cricketers with high levels of mental toughness reported possession of more developmental assets and lower levels of negative emotional states when compared with cricketers with the moderate levels of mental toughness. No statistically significant differences existed between the moderate and low levels of mental toughness profiles. These findings provided preliminary evidence to suggest that mental toughness might be viewed not only from the traditional view of optimal performance but also from a stance that may represent a contextually salient representation of thriving in youth sport settings.

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Abdul Latif, Rozita, Muhammad Syakir Ghazali, Zarizi Ab Rahman, Ani Mazlina Dewi Mohamed, and Mohd Sofian Omar Fauzee. "Relationship Between Cardiovascular Endurance and Mental Toughness among Academy Mokhtar Dahari (AMD) Football Players." Asian Journal of University Education 18, no. 1 (February 14, 2022): 166. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/ajue.v18i1.17183.

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Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between cardiovascular endurance and mental toughness among football players of Academy Mokhtar Dahari (AMD). Twenty players were selected as respondents. Data were collected using Yo-Yo test level 1 and Mental Emotional Bodily Toughness (MeBTough) Questionnaires (Mark, 2008). This study showed that cardiovascular endurance parameters were good (M=2064.00, SD=251.45), while mental toughness measures appeared moderate (M=126.55, SD=15.10). Moreover, this study has indicated no significant relationship between cardiovascular endurance and mental toughness (r=0.38, p>0.05). Analyze showed that a 10-week athlete’s training does not significantly influence the relationship between cardiovascular endurance and mental toughness even if the athletes have attained high cardiovascular endurance. The result showed that the duration of the training, experience, and effort to enhance both physiological and psychological skills needed to improve mental toughness among sports players. Keywords: Academy Mokhtar Dahari (AMD), Cardiovascular endurance, footballer under-16, mental toughness

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Nugraha, Dwi Yan, Randy S. Salman, Bambang Pratama J, Muhammad Gilang Al Fayed, Aidil Ikhram, Muhammad Irfan Bahrun, Fadila Khumaera Ridwan, and Nurlifiana S. "The Mediating Effect of Motivation and Competitive Experience Variables on The Effect of Mental Toughness and Competitive Anxiety on Athletes." ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation 9, no. 2 (June 30, 2020): 122–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/active.v9i2.38731.

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The purpose of this study is to examine whether mental toughness can predict competitive anxiety through the motivation and competitive experience possessed by athletes. Respondents involved were 175 athletes who were students (93 female and 82 male). Path analysis reports that there are direct and indirect effects of the measured variable. Our results show the influence of mental toughness on competitive anxiety. However, the influence of exerted is a positive effect that if athletes have good mental toughness, then their competitive anxiety increases as well. Researchers suspect that there are other constructs that accompany mental toughness in influencing competitive anxiety in athletes. The mediation model also shows that athletes who have high motivation and competitive experience significantly mediate the influence between mental toughness and athlete’s competitive anxiety. Concluded that mental toughness, motivation, competitive experience, have a reciprocal relationship from competitive anxiety. In addition, the results of this study also reported that mental toughness, motivation, and competitive experience are able to predict competitive anxiety.

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Patel, Dr Shrikrishna, Upendra Pandey, and Sachit Saxena. "Comparative Study Of Mental Toughness Among Kabaddi Players Of Different Level." Indian Journal of Applied Research 1, no. 3 (October 1, 2011): 201–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/2249555x/dec2011/69.

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Sharma, Arnav. "Analysis of Relationship Between Selected Psychological Dimensions with Skill Performing Competencies of Table Tennis Players." Poonam Shodh Rachna 1, no. 7 (2022): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.56642/psr.v01i07.001.

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Abstract The goal of this research was to determine whether there was a connection between a player's mental toughness and his ability level in state-level Table Tennis competition. Methods: State-level male table tennis players (n=25) took the Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (a measure of characteristics associated with mental toughness) and the Pushpendra Purashwani Table Tennis Skill Test (a test of table tennis skills; the Alternate Push Test and Alternate Counter Test were chosen). The data reveal a favourable relationship between mental toughness and overall athletic performance. Consistency and the Alternate Counter Test were positively correlated at the.01 level of significance. The study's findings corroborate a link between measures of mental toughness and success on the field, suggesting that mentally strong athletes also enjoy greater physical and mental prowess. There is a need for further research on the correlations of mental toughness with training experience and age of players, as well as effective strategies to increase mental toughness, as well as the differences between individual and team sports.

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Rintaugu, Elijah, Francis Mwangi, Nancy Andanje, Xiaojie Tian, Noriyuki Fuku, and Tetsuhiro Kidokoro. "Mental Toughness Characteristics of Male University Athletes in Relation to Contextual Factors." Journal of Human Kinetics 81, no. 1 (January 28, 2022): 243–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2022-0019.

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Abstract Mental toughness is a psychological construct related to successful performance in academics, management, and sports among other sectors. However, studies on the determinants of mental toughness with respect to different human endeavours have remained inconclusive. This study explored mental toughness characteristics of male university athletes in selected sports in relation to contextual factors of athletes’ age, playing experience, year of study, and the type of sport. The Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ48) was used to collect data from male university athletes (n = 140). Results of this study showed significant difference in the following components of MT: lower scores in challenge (p = .015), emotional control (p = .005), and life control (p = .002) among athletes with shorter playing experience, and higher scores in life control (p < .001), emotional control (p = .021), and confidence in abilities (p = .009) in handball as compared to soccer players. Soccer players had significantly higher scores in the challenge component (p = .038) of mental toughness as compared to handball players. It was concluded that playing experience and the type of sport influenced characteristics of mental toughness among university athletes. Coaches, trainers, and sports psychologists need to consider these contextual factors to optimize mental toughness of athletes. Future studies should explore how specific contextual factors influence training environments and outcomes, as well as how stakeholders can leverage on the relationships between playing experience, the type of sport and mental toughness to augment athletes’ mental toughness and sports performance.

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Annisa, Romadoni Kun, and Afif Kurniawan. "Hubungan Antara Mental Toughness dengan Kecemasan Kompetitif pada Atlet Bola Basket Profesional." Buletin Riset Psikologi dan Kesehatan Mental (BRPKM) 2, no. 1 (January 20, 2022): 107–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/brpkm.v2i1.31929.

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Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara mental toughness dengan kecemasan kompetitif pada atlet bola basket profesional di Indonesia. Partisipan penelitian merupakan atlet basket profesional (N=54). Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode survei melalui Google Form. Variabel mental toughness diukur menggunakan instrumen yang disusun oleh penulis. Variabel kecemasan kompetitif diukur menggunakan instrumen Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2). Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik korelasi Pearson Product-Moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan negatif antara mental toughness dengan kecemasan kompetitif dimensi cognitive anxiety (r(54)=-0,586; p=0,000) dan mental toughness dengan kecemasan kompetitif dimensi somatic anxiety (r(54)=-0,615; p=0,000). Terdapat hubungan positif antara mental toughness dengan kecemasan kompetitif dimensi self-confidence (r(54)=0,493; p=0,000). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara mental toughness dengan ketiga dimensi kecemasan kompetitif pada atlet bola basket profesional di Indonesia.

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Zubić, Ivana. "Prediction of the mental toughness of the athletes based on personality traits." Zbornik radova Filozofskog fakulteta u Pristini 51, no. 2 (2021): 295–319. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/zrffp51-30487.

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The aim of this research is to examine the connection between mental toughness of athletes and their personality traits. The research sample consists of 100 athletes who participate in sports competitions. Mental Toughness was measured by Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ), HEXACO personality traits by HEXACO-60. The results showed statistically significant positive correlations between honesty on one side and self-confidence (r= 0,31, p<0,01), consistency (r= 0,45, p<0,01), control (r= 0,34, p<0,01) and overall mental toughness (r= 0,46, p<0,01) on other. There were also statistically significant positive correlations between extraversion and self-confidence (r = 0,39, p <0,01), consistency (r = 0,62, p <0,01), control (r = 0,30, p <0,01) and total mental toughness (r = 0,44, p <0,01). Statistically significant positive correlations were also found between conscientiousness and self-confidence (r = 0,30, p <0,01), consistency (r = 0,58, p <0,01), control (r = 0,23, p < 0,01) and total mental toughness (r = 0,52, p <0,01). Statistically significant negative correlations were found between emotionality on one hand and self-confidence (r= -0,37, p<0,01), consistency (r= -0,46, p<0,01), control (r= -0,46, p<0,01) and overall mental strength (r= -0,54, p<0,01) on the other. While correlations of agreeableness and openness to experience on one side and self-confidence, consistency, control, and overall mental toughness on the other were not statistically significant. Multiple regression analysis was performed with the aim of predicting the mental toughness of athletes based on their personality traits. Of the total variability of mental toughness, 34% of variability can be explained based on personality traits of athletes. The results showed that statistically significant predictor of mental toughness was emotionality. Partial contributions of other personality traits were not statistically significant. This study contributes to the understanding of which personality traits of athletes contribute to mental toughness, a coping mechanism when faced with challenges and reacting in competitive situations.

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Madrigal, Leilani. "The Development of a Behavior Checklist for Mentally Tough Behaviors in Volleyball." Sport Psychologist 34, no. 3 (September 1, 2020): 177–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2019-0159.

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Mental toughness is a factor related to performance, better coping, and increased confidence. There has been a growing trend toward assessing mental toughness behaviorally. The purpose of this paper was to develop a behavioral assessment of mental toughness in volleyball. Following a five-stage process to develop a systematic observation instrument, the current study identified 10 mental toughness behaviors in volleyball, specifically, six behaviors occurring during a play and four behaviors after a play (i.e., when a point is scored from the opposing team). Furthermore, eight behaviors represent mentally tough actions, while two behaviors represent mentally weak actions. The results indicate that the behavioral checklist is a reliable systematic observation instrument. Coaches and certified mental performance consultants can benefit from using this checklist by discussing mental toughness and behaviors corresponding to mental toughness during game play, and then have a quantifiable way to track behaviors with individuals and volleyball teams.

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Przybylski, Jacek. "Mental toughness in sport questionnaire – MTSQ." Current Issues in Personality Psychology 6, no. 1 (2018): 67–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/cipp.2018.72199.

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GEGHAMYAN, VARDAN, and GRISHA TAMRAZYAN. "Features of mental toughness in sport." Messenger of Armenian State University of Economics, no. 3 (2021): 116–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.52174/1829-0280_2021_3_116.

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Scarnati, James T. "Beyond technical competence: developing mental toughness." Career Development International 5, no. 3 (June 2000): 171–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13620430010371928.

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Marchant, David C., Remco C. J. Polman, Peter J. Clough, James G. Jackson, Andrew R. Levy, and Adam R. Nicholls. "Mental toughness: managerial and age differences." Journal of Managerial Psychology 24, no. 5 (June 26, 2009): 428–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02683940910959753.

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Butt, Joanne, Robert Weinberg, and Briana Culp. "Exploring Mental Toughness in NCAA Athletes." Journal of Intercollegiate Sport 3, no. 2 (December 2010): 316–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jis.3.2.316.

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Cowden, Richard G., Peter J. Clough, and Kwaku Oppong Asante. "Mental Toughness in South African Youth." Psychological Reports 120, no. 2 (January 13, 2017): 271–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0033294116687516.

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Tibbert, S., T. Morris, and M. Andersen. "Mental toughness and recovery in athletes." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 12 (January 2009): S33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.078.

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Crust, Lee, and Christian Swann. "Comparing two measures of mental toughness." Personality and Individual Differences 50, no. 2 (January 2011): 217–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2010.09.032.

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Crust, Lee. "Mental toughness in sport: A review." International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 5, no. 3 (January 2007): 270–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1612197x.2007.9671836.

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Madrigal, Leilani, Katherine Wurst, and Diane L. Gill. "The Role of Mental Toughness in Coping and Injury Response in Female Roller Derby and Rugby Athletes." Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology 10, no. 2 (June 2016): 137–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.2015-0021.

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In this study, we explored mental toughness, injury response, and coping among female athletes in roller derby (n = 68) and collegiate rugby (n = 122). Participants completed a survey with measures of mental toughness, hardiness, optimism, coping with injury and psychological response to injury, as well as questions regarding injury status. Injured roller derby players had a more negative response to injury than injured rugby players, but did not differ on mental toughness. Mental toughness was related to approach styles of coping and negatively related to adverse psychological responses to injury. Rugby players who would play through injury reported higher mental toughness than those who would not play through injury; however, the reverse was found for roller derby players. Mental toughness is related to adaptive coping and positive injury response, but also to engaging in activity when injured, with potential detrimental effects.

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Sholicha, Ima Fitri, and Awidha Dwi W. "MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI DAN KETANGGUHAN MENTAL ATLET." PSIKOSAINS (Jurnal Penelitian dan Pemikiran Psikologi) 15, no. 1 (November 2, 2020): 91. http://dx.doi.org/10.30587/psikosains.v15i1.2004.

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Abstrak Penelitian ini berujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara motivasi berprestasi dengan ketangguhan mental atlet. Subjek penelitian ini adalah atlet Tae-Kwon-Do. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu Skala Motivasi Berprestasi dan Skala Ketangguhan Mental. Analisis yang akan digunakan yaitu analisis korelasi. Hasil analisis uji product moment diperoleh nilai p = 0.831, (p>0.05) maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara motivasi berprestasi dengan ketangguhan mental. Ketidakadanya hubungan antara motivasi berprestasi dengan ketangguhan mental dimungkinkan adanya variabel intervening diantara kedua variabel tersebut, seperti komunikasi interpersonal, self efficacy dan proses latihan. Kata Kunci: Motivasi Berprestasi, Ketangguahan Mental dan Atlet Abstract This study aims to see the relationship between achievement motivation and mental toughness of athletes. The subjects of this study were Tae-Kwon-Do athletes. The instruments used were Achievement Motivation Scale and Mental Toughness Scale. The analysis used is correlation analysis. The result of the product moment test showed that the value of p = 0.831, (p> 0.05), it can be concluded that there is no relationship between achievement motivation and mental toughness. The absence of a relationship between achievement motivation and mental toughness, it is possible that there are variables that connect the two variables, such as interpersonal communication, selfefficacy and the training process. Keywords: Achievement Motivation, Mental Toughness and Athletes

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Tangkudung, Albert Wolter Aridan, Aridhotul Haqiyah, James Tangkudung, and Dindin Abidin. "Mental toughness of martial art athletes based on age and gender." ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation 10, no. 2 (August 10, 2021): 66–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/active.v10i2.47339.

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Mental toughness is one of psyichological factors when athlete doing training or match. The function of mental toughness is to keep the atlethes fit when they have some difficulties in a match, feel the pressure during the match, and take behavior control so that they will not get stressed easily. This research aims to know mental toughness condition of the athletes through the age and gender. Data analysis techniques that we used for this research are descriptive statistic and cross tab. The sample was taken from 174 martial art atheletes (Age = 19.69 Â± 2.89 ). Instrument of mental toughness refers to mental toughness dimension made by Clogh et al. (2001) which is; control, commintment, challenge, and confidence. The result of this research shows that most of them are on the high level of mental thoughness, and the majority is the men at the age of 19 to 22. In addition, the relationship that we observed in this study emphasized the need of coping and optimism training in mental toughness intervension.

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Zubić, Ivana. "Mental toughness as predictor of state anxiety of Serbian athletes." Exercise and Quality of Life 13, no. 2 (December 15, 2021): 21–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.31382/eqol.211203.

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The goal of this research was to test whether and to what extent mental toughness contribute to the explanation of state anxiety in athletes. This study relied on a multidimensional construct of anxiety which includes somatic and cognitive anxiety. Dimensions of anxiety were measured with “Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2” (cognitive and somatic anxiety), and mental toughness was measured with “Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire”. The research sample consisted of 117 athletes, 67 men and 50 women, who have been actively engaged in various competitive sports. The structure of the sample by age was: 64 athletes are from 20 to 25 years old; 19 respondents aged 25 to 30; 31 athletes aged 30 to 35; and 4 respondents are over 35 years old. The results showed statistically significant correlations between dimensions and overall mental toughness on the one hand and cognitive anxiety and somatic anxiety on the other. Multiple regression analysis was conducted with the aim of predicting the dimensions of anxiety based on mental toughness. Based on the dimensions of mental toughness, 25% of the variability of cognitive anxiety and 22% of somatic anxiety were explained. Self-confidence as a dimension of mental strength is a predictor of all dimensions of the state of anxiety. This study has indicated a great significance of developing athletes’ mental toughness with the goal of reducing anxiety and achieving better performance in competitions.

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Ozcan, Volkan. "Burnout and Mental Well-Being in Sports: The Mediating Role of Athlete Engagement and Mental Toughness." Journal of Educational Issues 8, no. 2 (July 17, 2022): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jei.v8i2.19951.

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The aim of this study is to examine mediating role of athlete engagement and mental toughness in the relationship between burnout and mental well-being. Our theoretical model was tested using data collected from 251 university students (103 females and 148 males) in sports departments aged between 18 and 33 (Mean = 21.73 years, SD = 2.23). Participants completed the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ), the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWS), the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ), and the Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ). As a result of multiply mediation analyses showed that a significant total direct effect of burnout on mental well-being, significant direct effect; and a significant indirect effect via athlete engagement, but not a significant indirect effect via mental toughness. Athlete engagement and mental toughness, in combination, did not multiple mediate the association between burnout and mental wellbeing. The possible explanations and future directions are discussed in the light of relevant literature.

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