“The zipper effect”: Exploring the interrelationship of mental toughness and self‐compassion among Canadian elite women athletes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.09.006
Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore how elite women athletes perceived and experienced mental toughness and self‐compassion and their compatibility in the pursuit of athletic success and stress management. Method: Adopting an… read more here.
Keywords: mental toughness; women athletes; self compassion; elite women ... See more keywords
Breaking Down the Myth and Curse of Women Athletes: Enough is Enough, Period
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DOI: 10.1123/wspaj.2016-0010
Abstract: From a theoretical perspective, I analyze the claim that women’s athletic performances are negatively affected by their menstrual cycles. To demonstrate the perpetuation of the belief that menstruation is a mythical debilitating bodily function for… read more here.
Keywords: breaking myth; myth curse; curse women; athletes enough ... See more keywords
Gender-specific psychosocial stressors influencing mental health among women elite and semielite athletes: a narrative review
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105540
Abstract: Elite and semielite athletes commonly experience mental health concerns and disorders. Compared with men athletes, women athletes are at greater risk of a range of psychological stressors that contribute to health concerns and mental health… read more here.
Keywords: health; gender specific; women athletes; mental health ... See more keywords