The purpose of this sco** review was to provide an overview of studies concerning the
mental health (MH) of elite athletes and to provide a methodological, conceptual, and …

Highlights•Updated mental toughness definition informed by guidelines for construct
clarity.•Clarification of the conceptual distinctiveness of mental toughness.•Systematic …

Drawing on the body of knowledge in this area, this article presents an evidence-based
approach to develo** psychological resilience for sustained success. To this end, the …

Elite sports contexts are highly pressurised and frequently enforce a win-at-all-costs
approach. This narrow focus on performance outcomes can potentially contribute in …

Mental health in elite sport is receiving more publicity due to an increase in male athletes
sharing their personal experiences. Sports injury is recognised as the major risk factor for …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore how elite women athletes perceived and
experienced mental toughness and self-compassion and their compatibility in the pursuit of …

Elite athletes may be as likely as members of the general population to experience mental
disorders, and there has recently been a surge of research examining mental health among …

While athletes can experience poor mental health, researchers often focuses on the
personal factors that impact an athlete's mental health. Such a narrow focus neglects the …

Previously, investigators have sought to clarify the role of psychological factors in the
development of expertise across numerous sport domains; however, almost no empirical …

Within the determining factors of psychological performance, mental toughness is
considered a multidimensional factor, comprising cognitive, affective, and behavioural …