Exploring the relationship between mindset and psychological factors linked to doping

Mindset refers to the way in which one attributes his or her abilities and traits as either ‘fixed’ (e.g., immutable), ‘growth’ highly malleable), somewhere between. It is possible that mindset may be related psychological factors linked doping – such moral disengagement (MD) self-regulatory efficacy (SRE) though no research yet has confirmed this. In present study, 322 student-athletes completed a questionnaire pack measuring various doping. Structural equation modeling provided strong support for all study hypotheses. Specifically, we established: (a) positively predicted SRE, (b) negatively MD, (c) MD susceptibility intentional inadvertent doping, (d) anticipated guilt, (e) guilt addition, significant negative correlations were found between MSA (r = -.19, p < .01), -.11, MMC -.12, .05), -.13, .05). A positive correlation was SRE .23, .01). Implications of findings include potential early identification athletes at risk based on their mindset. Future should look explore effectiveness interventions reducing transgressive attitudes behaviours.