Minimal research has examined psychological processes underpinning ultra-marathon
runners' performance. This study examined the relationships between mental toughness …

Ultramarathon running entails coping with unanticipated environmental circumstances and
intense physical and psychological fatigue; a sport in which the role of mental toughness …

Mental toughness in endurance athletes, while an important factor for success, has been
scarcely studied. An online survey was used to examine eight mental toughness factors in …

Mental toughness (MT) is a key psychological variable related to achievement in
performance domains and perseverance in challenging circumstances. We sought to …

Mental toughness (MT) is commonly referred to as an important prerequisite for sustained
athletic achievement. The increased research focus on MT has led to the development of a …

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 …

In this study, we assessed the relationship between mental toughness and athletes' use of
psychological performance strategies. Sixty-seven male (mean age 22.6 years, s= 5.0) and …

Background: Mental toughness (MT) is often referred to as one of the most important
psychological attributes underpinning the success of athletes. Although selected studies …

What is mental toughness? This research draws on the experience of elite athletes and
coaches to unearth a conceptualisation and definition of mental toughness. The interviews …

The aim of this study was to investigate the higher-order structure of mental toughness and
to examine differences in mental toughness between athletes and non-athletes. Participants …