What is this thing called mental toughness? An investigation of elite sport performers

被引:380
作者
Jones, G
Hanton, S
Connaughton, D
机构
[1] Cardiff Univ, Cardiff CF1 3NS, S Glam, Wales
[2] Univ Wales Inst, Cardiff, S Glam, Wales
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10.1080/10413200290103509
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F [经济];
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02 ;
摘要
The literature on mental toughness is characterized by a general lack of conceptual clarity and consensus as to its definition, as well as a general failure to operationalize the construct in a consistent manner. This study addressed two fundamental issues surrounding mental toughness: how can it be defined? and what are the essential attributes required to be a mentally tough performer? Ten international performers participated in either a focus group or one-to-one interviews, from which a definition of mental toughness and the attributes of the ideal mentally tough performer emerged. The resulting definition emphasized both general and specific dimensions, while the 12 attributes covered self-belief, desire/motivation, dealing with pressure and anxiety, focus (performance-related), focus (lifestyle-related), and pain/hardship factors.
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