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- Abstract:
- The purpose of the study was to examine the importance of the mental capabilities of collegiate rowers, specifically their mental toughness and its influence on self-confidence and perceptions of stress while performing a 2,000-meter ergometer test. The ergometer test serves as a measure of rowers’ physical improvement and it gives coaching staff feedback about rowers’ endurance, strength, and mental capabilities. Research has provided evidence for positive relationships between mental toughness and higher levels of self-confidence, mental toughness and lower levels of stress, as well as for the relationship between confidence and stress (e.g., Gucciardi, Gordon, & Dimmock, 2008; Jones et al., 2007; Newland, Newton, Finch, Harbke, & Podlog, 2012). However, these three variables have not previously been examined together to determine their relationship and they have not yet been examined in rowing. Due to the ergometer test’s extreme physical and psychological demands, it represents a mental and physical challenge for rowers and, therefore, it is important to examine the influence of mental toughness on their confidence and perceptions of stress. A total of 210 female collegiate rowers, ages 18 to 25 (M= 21.01, SD= 2.04), completed an online survey to participate in the study. The Mental Toughness Scale, State Sport-Confidence Inventory, and Stress Appraisal Measure were used to measure levels of mental toughness, self-confidence, and stress. The results indicated that there was a positive and significant relationship between mental toughness and self-confidence (r = .664, p <.01), positive and not significant correlation between mental toughness (r= .051, p>.463), and negative and not significant relationship between stress and selfconfidence (r= -.063, p >.368). The results also indicated that three different categories of mental toughness (low, medium, and high) have influence on participants’ self-confidence (p<.05), however, not on participants’ level of stress (p>.05). The present study is both consistent and contradictory to previous research, and indicates many areas for future research as well as practical implications.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2017.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-82).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Martina Vlatkovic. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- GV706.4.V53 2017_VlatkovicMartina ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- GV706.4.V53 2017 ( lcc )
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