Abstract / Description of output
The present study examined the validity of a newly developed instrument, the Mental Toughness Scale for Adolescents (MTS-A), which examines the attributes of challenge, commitment, confidence (abilities and interpersonal) and control (life and emotion). The six factor model was supported using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA, n = 373) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA, n = 372). In addition, the mental toughness attributes correlated with adolescents’ academic motivation and engagement (n = 439), well-being (depression and anxiety) (n = 279) and test anxiety (n = 279), indicating relations with a number of affective, cognitive and behavioural dispositions, and demonstrating relevance in education and potentially mental health contexts.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 148-161 |
Journal | Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 11 Oct 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2018 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- mental toughness
- adolescents
- education
- mental health
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Sarah McGeown
- Moray House School of Education and Sport - Personal Chair of Literacy (Psychology & Education)
- Institute for Education, Community & Society
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