What does this research mean for the field?

Due to the variety of measures and conceptualizations used in existing research, there is currently a lack of consistent evidence linking mental toughness to specific observable competitive behaviors in athletic populations. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To synthesize quantitative literature on mental toughness in athletic populations and identify observable behaviours and behavioural outcomes linked to varying levels of mental toughness.

August 27, 2026International Review of Sport and Exercise PsychologyOpen Access

Mentally tough behaviour in athletic populations: a scoping review

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JCJames D. Clark TCTristan J. Coulter FOFlorin Oprescu

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Scoping review uncovers observable outcomes and regulatory behaviours linked to mental toughness in athletes, highlighting a need for standardised behavioural measures.

Key Points

To synthesize quantitative literature on mental toughness in athletic populations and identify observable behaviours and behavioural outcomes linked to varying levels of mental toughness.
Searched four electronic databases: APA PsycNet, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
Identified 417 initial records and included 22 sources meeting specific quantitative inclusion criteria.
Identified two overarching themes regarding psychometrically assessed mental toughness: observable outcomes and regulatory behaviour.
Identified substantial heterogeneity in mental toughness measures and theoretical conceptualisations across studies, limiting consistent associations with specific observable behaviours.

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Clark et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fe96710c91c1e92620f7e https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984x.2026.2716881

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August 27, 2026International Review of Sport and Exercise PsychologyOpen Access

Mentally tough behaviour in athletic populations: a scoping review

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Authors

JCJames D. Clark TCTristan J. Coulter FOFlorin Oprescu

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Overview

Scoping review uncovers observable outcomes and regulatory behaviours linked to mental toughness in athletes, highlighting a need for standardised behavioural measures.

Key Points

To synthesize quantitative literature on mental toughness in athletic populations and identify observable behaviours and behavioural outcomes linked to varying levels of mental toughness.
Searched four electronic databases: APA PsycNet, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
Identified 417 initial records and included 22 sources meeting specific quantitative inclusion criteria.
Identified two overarching themes regarding psychometrically assessed mental toughness: observable outcomes and regulatory behaviour.
Identified substantial heterogeneity in mental toughness measures and theoretical conceptualisations across studies, limiting consistent associations with specific observable behaviours.

Cite This Study

Clark et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fe96710c91c1e92620f7e https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984x.2026.2716881

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