Abstract
In the past decade mental toughness has been discussed as a significant factor in performance in elite sport. Few studies have explored mental toughness from a behavioral perspective, and no comprehensive lists of mental toughness behaviors have been developed. The aim of the study was to produce a systematic observation checklist of mental toughness behavior in professional soccer. Consistent with existing studies, the results created a systematic observation instrument containing 15 mental toughness behaviors. Practical implications include goal-setting, game analysis and self-modeling interventions where the created checklist could be a practical tool for both coaches and sport psychologists.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Sport Behavior |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 317-332 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISSN | 0162-7341 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |