Implicit theories of mental toughness: Relations with cognitive, motivational, and behavioral correlates.

The Relationship between Mental Toughness, Perceived Motivational Climate and Goal Orientation in Professional Athletes

In addition to physical fitness, psychological factors can have a great impact on athletic performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental toughness, perceived motivational climate, and goal orientation among professional athletes. The research was a descriptive correlational study. The study population consisted of all professional athletes who participate...

Mental toughness in sport: motivational antecedents and associations with performance and psychological health.

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 toug...

The Development of Mental Toughness in Adolescents: Utilising Established Theories

Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out

Social media utilities have made it easier than ever to know about the range of online or offline social activities one could be engaging. On the upside, these social resources provide a multitude of opportunities for interactio n; on the downside, they often broadcast more options than can be pursued , given practical restrictions and limited time. This dual nature of social media has driven p...

Cognitive and Behavioral Theories of Depression