The Mental Toughness of State and University Football Players in Malaysia
Zulakbal Abd Karim1, Anis Nabila Mazlan2, Jaffry Zakaria3, Mazuki Mohd Yasim4, Sadzali Hassan5, Dusanee Suwankhong6
1Zulakbal Abd Karim, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
2Anis Nabila Mazlan, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
3Jaffry Zakaria, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
4Mazuki Mohd Yasim, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
5Sadzali Hassan, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
6Dusanee Suwankhong, Faculty of Health and Sports Science, Thaksin University, Thailand.
Manuscript received on 15 August 2019. | Revised Manuscript received on 25 August 2019. | Manuscript published on 30 September 2019. | PP: 817-820 | Volume-8 Issue-3 September 2019 | Retrieval Number: C4024098319/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.359410.35940/ijrte.C4024.098319
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Abstract: This study aimed to identify and compare the level of mental toughness that consisted of five subfactors namely the reversal of mistakes, pressure control, focus, self-confidence, and motivation among football players of a state and university football team. The questionnaire used in this study was Sport Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ) that measure the level of mental toughness among the players. The findings showed that the state players scored greater mistake reversibility, pressure control, focus concentration, and self-confidence compared to university players. No significant differences of motivation between those two clubs. The findings of this study can provide guidance to coaches especially to identify the level of mental strength among their players and provide appropriate mental training.
Index Terms: Mental Strength, Reversal Mistakes, Focus, Self-Confidence, Motivation, Football Players.
Scope of the Article: Social Sciences