Development and Validation of a Military Training Mental Toughness Inventory |
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| Authors: | Calum A Arthur James Fitzwater Lew Hardy Stuart Beattie James Bell |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Sport, University of Stirlingcalum.arthur@stir.ac.uk;3. School of Infantry, Infantry Training Centre, Catterick, UK, and Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance, School of Sport Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University;4. Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance, School of Sport Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University;5. Rugby Football Union, UK |
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| Abstract: | Three studies were conducted to develop and validate a mental toughness instrument for use in military training environments. Study 1 (n = 435) focused on item generation and testing the structural integrity of the Military Training Mental Toughness Inventory (MTMTI). The measure assessed ability to maintain optimal performance under pressure from a range of different stressors experienced by recruits during infantry basic training. Study 2 (n = 104) examined the concurrent validity, predictive validity, and test–retest reliability of the measure. Study 3 (n = 106) confirmed the predictive validity of the measure with a sample of more specialized infantry recruits. Overall, the military training mental toughness inventory demonstrated sound psychometric properties and structural validity. Furthermore, it was found to possess good test–retest reliability, concurrent validity, and predicted performance in 2 different training contexts with 2 separate samples. |
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| Keywords: | measure mental toughness military |
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