Exploring the Link between Athletic Identity, Self-compassion, Communication, and Mental Toughness of Table Tennis Student- Athletes

Abstract

Exploración del vínculo entre identidad deportiva, autocompasión, comunicación y fortaleza mental de los estudiantes-atletas de tenis de mesa

Investigating the Links Between Performers’ Self-Compassion, Mental Toughness and Their Social Environment: A Semi-Systematic Review

“…Their results suggested that mental toughness and self-compassion were indeed compatible, complementary concepts ( Wilson et al, 2019 ; Johnson, 2020 ; Stamatis et al, 2020 ; Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ). Self-compassion helped performers cope with difficult situations, whereas mental toughness seemed to be helpful in maintaining high motivation, concentration, and resilience ( Wilson et al, 2019 ; Stamatis et al, 2020 ).…”

“…Can mental toughness and inner kindness toward oneself work together to support mental health and performance? Despite differences, it seems that mental toughness and self-compassion share many commonalities ( Wilson et al, 2019 ; Johnson, 2020 ; Stamatis et al, 2020 ; Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ). To the best of our knowledge, Wilson et al (2019) were the first to explore the compatibility of these two concepts with regards to athletic performance.…”

“…The participants in the studies investigating these two concepts were mainly women ( Wilson et al, 2019 ; Stamatis et al, 2020 ). Both quantitative ( Stamatis et al, 2020 ; Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ) and qualitative ( Wilson et al, 2019 ) methods were used to investigate the relationship between self-compassion and mental toughness. Researchers ( Wilson et al, 2019 ; Johnson, 2020 ; Stamatis et al, 2020 ; Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ) emphasized the importance of working on and developing mental toughness and self-compassion to equip performers to face the challenges they will encounter while allowing them to take care of their mental health.…”

“…Both quantitative ( Stamatis et al, 2020 ; Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ) and qualitative ( Wilson et al, 2019 ) methods were used to investigate the relationship between self-compassion and mental toughness. Researchers ( Wilson et al, 2019 ; Johnson, 2020 ; Stamatis et al, 2020 ; Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ) emphasized the importance of working on and developing mental toughness and self-compassion to equip performers to face the challenges they will encounter while allowing them to take care of their mental health. In some athletes, a high level of mental toughness but a low level of self-compassion can lead to difficulties in controlling their emotions in difficult moments ( Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ).…”

“…Researchers ( Wilson et al, 2019 ; Johnson, 2020 ; Stamatis et al, 2020 ; Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ) emphasized the importance of working on and developing mental toughness and self-compassion to equip performers to face the challenges they will encounter while allowing them to take care of their mental health. In some athletes, a high level of mental toughness but a low level of self-compassion can lead to difficulties in controlling their emotions in difficult moments ( Maranan and Lopez, 2021 ). Self-compassion can then be useful, filling these gaps by helping these performers to develop an open, understanding attitude toward themselves.…”