Health and Fitness

Mental toughness and choking susceptibility in athletes

B. Thiessen, M. Blacker, et al.

This intriguing study conducted by Burgandy Thiessen, Mishka Blacker, and Philip Sullivan explores the unexpected link between mental toughness and choking susceptibility in athletes. Despite the hypothesis, the findings reveal no significant differences in self-reported mental toughness among athletes. With 415 participants analyzed, this research opens the door for further exploration into the nuances of performance under pressure.

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Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between choking susceptibility and mental toughness in athletes. It hypothesized that choking-susceptible athletes would have significantly lower mental toughness than non-choking-susceptible athletes. Data from 415 athletes showed no significant difference in self-reported mental toughness between the two groups. Correlational analyses revealed some differences between mental toughness and the composite scores of choking susceptibility, suggesting avenues for future research.

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Frontiers in Psychology

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Burgandy Thiessen, Mishka Blacker, Philip Sullivan

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