Publications

Authors:

Robazza, Claudio; Vitali, Francesca; Bortoli, Laura; Ruiz, Montse C

Title:

Self-confidence, mental toughness, and psychobiosocial experiences in elite rugby players

Year:

2025

Type of item:

Articolo in Rivista

Tipologia ANVUR:

Articolo su rivista

Language:

Inglese

Format:

Elettronico

Referee:

Sì

Name of journal:

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE

ISSN of journal:

1469-0292

N° Volume:

77

Number or Folder:

102798

Page numbers:

1-6

Keyword:

Cognitive appraisals; Coping; Dispositional factors; Elite athletes; Feelings

Short description of contents:

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between self-confidence, mental toughness, coping functions, challenge and threat appraisals, and functional psychobiosocial experiences. This investigation was conducted within the framework of multi-states (MuSt) theory. The sample consisted of 76 elite male athletes, ranging in age from 19 to 33 years, representing the Italian rugby union national team participating in the 2024 edition of the Men's Six Nations Championship. Assessments took place during training camps in preparation for the Championship. The results from serial mediation analysis showed that problem-focused coping and challenge appraisal played a mediating role in the relationship between self-confidence, mental toughness, and functional psychobiosocial experiences. These findings support MuSt theory assumptions and have practical implications for the development of training programs aimed at enhancing athletes' wellbeing and performance.

Web page:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-024-04586-x

Product ID:

143480

Handle IRIS:

11562/1147795

Last Modified:

February 20, 2025

Bibliographic citation:

Robazza, Claudio; Vitali, Francesca; Bortoli, Laura; Ruiz, Montse C, Self-confidence, mental toughness, and psychobiosocial experiences in elite rugby players «PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE» , vol. 77 , n. 102798 , 2025 , pp. 1-6

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