An Analysis of mental toughness in outdoor adventure program among diploma level intervarsity athletes
<p>This study addressed four main purposes, which are: (1) to examine the effects of</p><p>outdoor adventure program towards participants mental toughness; (2) to investigate the influence</p><p>of socio demographic variables on t...
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| Format: | thesis |
| Language: | eng |
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2013
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| Online Access: | https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=8936 |
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| Summary: | <p>This study addressed four main purposes, which are: (1) to examine the effects of</p><p>outdoor adventure program towards participants mental toughness; (2) to investigate the influence</p><p>of socio demographic variables on the improvement of mental toughness; (3) to identify which of the</p><p>psychological factors of Model of Mental Toughness (Loehr, 1986) that are mostly affected by</p><p>outdoor adventure program; and (4) to determine the primary outdoor activity that affects participant mental toughness. This study</p><p>utilized pre and post quasi experimental with control group design. The 42 items of Psychological</p><p>Performance Inventory (PPI; Loehr, 1986) was administered among 265 (n = 165, experimental group; n</p><p>= 100, control group) diploma level intervarsity athletes and age in a range of 17-30 years old.</p><p>The primary finding of this study supported that outdoor adventure camp is effective in improving</p><p>participants mental toughness. This study found that only the socio demographic variables of: (1)</p><p>types of sports; (2) category of sports; and (3) level of participation had significant influences</p><p>on participants mental toughness improvement. The study also highlighted three psychological</p><p>factors of: (1) self confidence; (2) negative energy control; and (3) attention control indicated</p><p>significant improvement as a result of the camp. Survival activity was ranked as the most</p><p>influential activity toward mental toughness improvement. Implications of the findings provide</p><p>evidences on the effectiveness of outdoor adventure program in improving participants mental</p><p>toughness. This study also addressed the importance of specific design outdoor adventure program</p><p>for improving mental toughness. The study also provides an empirical data for future</p><p>study in this field.</p><p></p> |
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