This study aimed to determine the effect of perceived social support on mental toughness levels students who took special talent exam at Aydın Adnan Menderes University. As a data collection tool, “Mental Toughness Scale (MTS),” developed by Madrigal, Hamill, and Gill (2013) adapted into Turkish Erdoğan (2016), was used. For support, “Multidimensional Perceived Social Support,” Zimet et al. (19...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS There has been little previous work on the toughness of the laminae of monocots in tropical lowland rain forest (TLRF) despite the potential importance of greater toughness in inhibiting herbivory by invertebrates. Of 15 monocot families with >100 species in TLRF, eight have notably high densities of fibres in the lamina so that high values for toughness are expected. METH...

For a long time, competitive sport has focused only on aspects related to performance. However, studies in social psychology have indicated the importance of focusing human development athletes, which can occur through training environments that promote psychological well-being. Thus, this study aimed analyze impact coach-athlete attachment style, mediated by coach’s leadership mental toughness...

Mental toughness has been associated with factors related to psychological well-being, but little is known about its relationship stigma toward mental health and help-seeking. This study investigated the between toughness, sport-related personal in a sample of 154 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I student-athletes. The moderating effect on public self-stigma help-seeking was a...

talent finding in sports can not only lead to winning teams but also ensure individuals continue to participate, improve their talents, and take preventive measures against injuries. athletic talent often develops as the result of morphological, physiological, or psychological characteristics. many of these characteristics are inherited, and genetics have important implications for talent. tale...

OBJECTIVES To review occupational health, laboratory, and sports literature on neuroendocrine reactivity and recovery from mental, combined mental and physical, or physical tasks. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in eight databases. Studies with catecholamines or cortisol as effect variables measured in blood, urine, or saliva were included. RESULTS After application of ...

Abstract Objectives—To review occupational health, laboratory, and sports literature on neuroendocrine reactivity and recovery from mental, combined mental and physical, or physical tasks. Methods—A systematic literature search was performed in eight databases. Studies with catecholamines or cortisol as eVect variables measured in blood, urine, or saliva were included. Results—After application...

Research on the psychological characteristics of elite performers has primarily focused on Olympic and World champions; however, the mental attributes of young developing and talented athletes have received less attention. Addressing this, the current study had two aims: (a) to examine the perceptions held by youth athletes regarding the mental qualities they need to facilitate their developmen...