The Development and Validation of a Mental Toughness Scale for Adolescents

The present study examined the validity of a newly developed instrument, the Mental Toughness Scale for Adolescents, which examines the attributes of challenge, commitment, confidence (abilities and interpersonal), and control (life and emotion). The six-factor model was supported using exploratory...

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Published in:Journal of psychoeducational assessment 2018-03, Vol.36 (2), p.148-161
Main Authors: McGeown, Sarah, St. Clair-Thompson, Helen, Putwain, David W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Correlation
Factor Analysis
Foreign Countries
Learner Engagement
Measures (Individuals)
Middle School Students
Questionnaires
Resilience (Psychology)
Secondary School Students
Statistical Analysis
Student Motivation
Test Anxiety
Test Construction
Test Validity
Well Being
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Summary:The present study examined the validity of a newly developed instrument, the Mental Toughness Scale for Adolescents, which examines the attributes of challenge, commitment, confidence (abilities and interpersonal), and control (life and emotion). The six-factor model was supported using exploratory factor analysis (n = 373) and confirmatory factor analysis (n = 372). In addition, the mental toughness attributes correlated with adolescents’ academic motivation and engagement (n = 439), well-being (depression and anxiety; n = 279), and test anxiety (n = 279), indicating relations with a number of affective, cognitive, and behavioral dispositions, and demonstrating relevance in education and potentially mental health contexts.
ISSN:0734-2829
1557-5144
DOI:10.1177/0734282916673512