ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Effect of physical activity on mental toughness and quality of life in gender-specific participants: a cross-sectional examination.
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- Psychological readiness and adaptation to performance stress in female athletes: the mediating role of sport confidence between athletic identity and mental toughness.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Adolescent Mental Toughness Questionnaire (aMTQ10): development, validation and norms.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Move in nature, get strong with smart sports: physical activity habits and health-related psychological factors among adults exercising in green and smart sports environments.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background and aims: Mental toughness is a psychological construct related to resilience and perseverance, and quality of life encompasses physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, which are critical indicators of overall health and wellbeing. This study aims to investigate the effects of different levels of physical activity on mental toughness and quality of life in both male and female participants. Methods: This cross-sectional study consists of 220 participants with the age range of 18-31 years. The data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Mental Toughness Questionnaire, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life. Gender specific differences were determined using an independent Results: Significant differences were found between male and female participants for physical activity levels as high ( Conclusion: Statistically significant differences were found between genders in levels of physical activity, mental toughness, and quality of life. Future research should aim to unravel the complex interlink between physical activity, mental toughness, and quality of life, using longitudinal designs and diverse populations to validate the findings and explore the underlying mechanisms further.
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