Psychological Determinants of Sporting Success: An Analysis of Grit, Mental Toughness, and Passion among Youth Tennis and Basketball Players

Purpose: Harmonious passion fosters engagement in sports and supports self-development and pursuit of mastery. Conversely, mental toughness influences the experience of stress and athletes' regeneration process, while a high level of grit enhances self-efficacy and life satisfaction. The aim of this study was to examine whether grit, mental toughness, and passion can determine sporting success, as well as to explore the relationships between these variables.
Methods: The study was conducted on a group of 122 athletes aged 15 to 24 (M=19.16; SD=2.45), practicing tennis and basketball. The selected psychological variables were assessed using the Short Grit Scale, Sport Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ), and the Passion Scale.
Results: Significant differences were found in self-confidence and emotional control (SMTQ) between females and males (Mann-Whitney U test). The study revealed significant statistical differences (independent samples t-test) in grit levels among athletes representing different sports levels. Moreover, higher harmonious passion characterized participants who collaborated with sports psychologists. The study also demonstrated several significant correlations between the examined psychological variables and age, sports experience, and training volume.
Conclusions: Examining mental toughness, passion, and grit among athletes can provide valuable insights for coaches and sports psychologists in developing individual interventions supporting the holistic development of young athletes and aiding in achieving long-term goals.

Keywords: sport psychology, young athletes, grit, passion, mental toughness

{'Purpose': '本研究的宗旨在于探讨和谐激情如何促进运动参与并支持自我成长与对技艺之追求。反之，心理韧性对压力体验及运动员的恢复过程产生影响，而坚韧性格的提升则增强了自我效能感和生活满意度。研究旨在探究坚韧性格、心理韧性和激情是否能够决定运动成就，并进一步探索这些变量之间的关系。', 'Methods': '本研究以122名15至24岁（平均年龄19.16岁，标准差2.45岁）的网球和篮球运动员为研究对象。通过简化的坚韧性格量表、运动心理韧性问卷（SMTQ）和激情量表，对所选的心理变量进行了评估。', 'Results': '研究发现，在自信和情绪控制（SMTQ）方面，男女运动员之间存在显著差异（Mann-Whitney U检验）。研究还发现，不同运动水平的运动员在坚韧性格水平上存在显著统计学差异（独立样本t检验）。此外，与体育心理学家合作的研究参与者表现出较高的和谐激情。研究还揭示了所考察的心理变量与年龄、运动经验和训练量之间的几个显著相关性。', 'Conclusions': '对运动员的心理韧性、激情和坚韧性格进行考察，可以为教练和体育心理学家提供宝贵见解，以制定支持年轻运动员全面发展的个体干预措施，并帮助他们实现长期目标。', 'Keywords': '体育心理学，年轻运动员，坚韧性格，激情，心理韧性'}