Mental toughness (MT) is a key psychological variable related to achievement in performance domains and perseverance in challenging circumstances. We sought to understand the lived experiences of mentally tough high-altitude mountaineers, focusing primarily upon decisions to persevere or abort summit attempts. Phenomenological interviews were conducted with 14 mountaineers including guides, exp...

Human beings are prone to celebrate festivals to intellectualize the principle of contingency that characterizes the world wherein they dwell on. Basically, the present paper explores the sociological and anthropological roots of Event-Management as an instrument to prevent the social fragmentation in context of disturbance and uncertainness. We focus Charisma, ethno-genesis, hegemony, heroism ...

The biblical story of Samson may be understood at various levels and from different perspectives. Since the story of Samson in the Bible is sketchily drawn, the interpretations of the narrative are numerous. One version, according to David Grossman, a contemporary writer and liberal Israeli political activist, regards Samson critically, viewing him as a tormented individual who opts to end his ...