Mental Toughness And Training Motivation Of Hockey Athletes At Slava Club Garut

Zidan Mohammad Natsir; Z. Arifin; Alam Hadi Kosasih; Azhar Ramadhana Sonjaya

Authors

Zidan Mohammad Natsir Universitas Garut Author
Z. Arifin Universitas Garut Author
Alam Hadi Kosasih Universitas Garut Author
Azhar Ramadhana Sonjaya Universitas Garut Author

Keywords:

Mental Toughness; Training Motivation; Sports Psychology; Hockey Athlete; Athlete Development.

Abstract

Mental toughness is a crucial psychological factor that plays a role in increasing athletes' training motivation and consistency in participating in sports development programs. In team sports like hockey, athletes are required not only to possess strong physical and technical abilities, but also to be mentally prepared to face the pressures of training and competition. Therefore, understanding the relationship between mental toughness and training motivation is crucial to supporting the sustainable development of athlete performance. This study aims to analyze the relationship between mental toughness and training motivation in hockey athletes at the Slava Club Garut. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between variables without introducing experimental treatment. The study population consisted of all hockey athletes actively training at the Slava Club Garut, with a sample size of 30 athletes determined using total sampling. Data collection was conducted using two Likert-scale questionnaires: a mental toughness questionnaire developed based on the conceptual framework of Gucciardi et al. (2009) and a training motivation questionnaire based on Self-Determination Theory by Deci and Ryan (2012). Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, normality tests, and Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. The results of the study indicate a strong and significant positive relationship between mental toughness and training motivation, with a correlation value of r = 0.846 (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R² = 0.716) indicates that mental toughness contributes 71.6% to the variation in athletes' training motivation. These findings indicate that athletes with higher levels of mental toughness tend to have stronger commitment, persistence, and engagement in a structured training program. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating mental training into athlete development programs to increase training motivation and support the development of long-term sports performance.

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