Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "Mental toughness"
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Competitive performance correlates of mental toughness in tennis: a preliminary analysis
(Sage, 2016)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 ... -
Mental toughness in competitive tennis: relationships with resilience and stress
(Frontiers Media, 2016)The present study investigated the relationships between mental toughness (MT), resilience, and stress among competitive South African tennis players. A total of 351 tennis players participating at various competitive ... -
Mental toughness in South African youth: relationships with forgivingness and attitudes towards risk
(Sage, 2017)Young people are particularly vulnerable to health risk behaviors and interpersonal violence, stimulating scholars’ attention towards identifying factors that may reduce the likelihood that these actions will occur. ... -
Mental toughness, emotional intelligence, and coping effectiveness: an analysis of construct interrelatedness among high-performing adolescent male athletes
(Sage Publications, 2016)The purpose of this study was to examine the interrelationships between mental toughness (MT) and two constructs also linked to athletic performance, emotional intelligence (EI) and coping effectiveness. A sample of 151 ...