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An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students

Cilt: 23 Sayı: 2 31 Ağustos 2026
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An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students

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This study investigated the relationship between stress-coping strategies and mental toughness among sports science students, examining variations based on gender, sporting discipline, and athletic experience. Utilizing a relational screening model, data were collected from 362 volunteers (163 females, 199 males) at Adıyaman, Siirt, and Gümüşhane Universities. The research instrument comprised a Personal Information Form, the Coping Responses Inventory (CRI), and the Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ). Data were analyzed using t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficients. Results revealed a moderate, significant positive correlation between overall coping efficacy and mental toughness (r = 0.436; p<0.01), with the strongest association found between "Logical Analysis" and "Confidence" (r = 0.572). While males scored higher in cognitive coping strategies, no significant gender difference was found in overall mental toughness. Individual athletes exhibited higher resilience than team athletes, and both coping skills and mental toughness significantly increased with years of sports participation (p <0.05). The study concludes that active, solution-oriented strategies are essential for psychological resilience, identifying athletic experience as a primary driver of mental growth. It is recommended that sports science curricula incorporate practical training to bolster cognitive coping skills, particularly for novice athletes.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

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Etik Beyan

This study was conducted in strict adherence to ethical research principles. Formal ethical approval was granted by the Adıyaman University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee (Date: June 10, 2025; Protocol No:143). Additionally, all necessary permissions for the Turkish versions of the research instruments were obtained via e-mail from the authors responsible for their adaptation. Specifically, consent was secured to utilize the "Coping Responses Inventory (CRI)" and the "Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ)." Participation was entirely voluntary, and all respondents were informed that their data would remain confidential and be used solely for academic purposes.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Beden Eğitimi ve Eğitim Programlarının Geliştirilmesi, Egzersiz ve Spor Psikolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Ağustos 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

12 Şubat 2026

Kabul Tarihi

4 Mayıs 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 23 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Toktas, S. (2026). An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 23(2), 891-901. https://izlik.org/JA99PJ75HB
AMA
1.Toktas S. An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;23(2):891-901. https://izlik.org/JA99PJ75HB
Chicago
Toktas, Sermet. 2026. “An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 23 (2): 891-901. https://izlik.org/JA99PJ75HB.
EndNote
Toktas S (01 Ağustos 2026) An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 23 2 891–901.
IEEE
[1]S. Toktas, “An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students”, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 23, sy 2, ss. 891–901, Ağu. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA99PJ75HB
ISNAD
Toktas, Sermet. “An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 23/2 (01 Ağustos 2026): 891-901. https://izlik.org/JA99PJ75HB.
JAMA
1.Toktas S. An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;23:891–901.
MLA
Toktas, Sermet. “An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 23, sy 2, Ağustos 2026, ss. 891-0, https://izlik.org/JA99PJ75HB.
Vancouver
1.Sermet Toktas. An Examination of Mental Toughness and Stress-Coping Approaches among Sports Science Faculty Students. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi [Internet]. 01 Ağustos 2026;23(2):891-90. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA99PJ75HB

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