Analisis Mental Toughness Terhadap Competitive Anxiety Atlet Cricket Senior
Keywords:
atlet cricket, competitive anxiety, mental toughness, mental toughnesAbstract
Abstract: Mental toughness is a psychological factor that plays a crucial role in determining athlete performance, particularly when facing competitive pressure. Similarly, competitive anxiety, often experienced by athletes in match situations, can negatively impact their performance. This study aims to analyze the relationship between mental toughness and competitive anxiety in senior cricket athletes. The method used in this study was descriptive with a quantitative approach using correlation. The instruments used were the Mental Toughness Scales (MTS) and the Sport Competitive Anxiety Test (SCAT) questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 29 cricket athletes from the Indonesian University of Education (UPI) aged 19 to 22. Data analysis in this study used Pearson correlation.The results of this study indicate a significant relationship between mental toughness and competitive anxiety in senior cricket athletes. This study concludes that mental toughness and competitive anxiety are two interrelated psychological aspects for senior cricket athletes. Based on these findings, coaches can develop psychological training programs that emphasize increasing mental toughness to help athletes manage competitive anxiety more effectively. Strategies such as positive self-talk training, relaxation techniques, and visualization have been shown to improve mental resilience and reduce anxiety during competition. Further research is recommended to explore the factors influencing competitive anxiety and effective strategies for increasing mental toughness to support optimal athlete performance under competitive pressure.
Abstract: Mental toughness merupakan faktor psikologis yang berperan penting dalam menentukan performa atlet, terutama dalam menghadapi tekanan kompetitif. Begitu pula dengan competitive anxiety yang sering dialami oleh atlet dalam situasi pertandingan, yang dapat berdampak negatif pada performa mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara mental toughness dengan competitive anxiety pada atlet cricket senior. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif menggunakan korelasional. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah Mental Toughness Scales (MTS) dan kuesioner Sport Competitive Anxiety Test (SCAT). Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 29 atlet kriket dari Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) yang berusia 19 sampai 22 tahun. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan korelasi Pearson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara mental toughness dan competitive anxiety atlet cricket senior. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa ketangguhan mental dan competitive anxiety merupakan dua aspek psikologis yang saling berkaitan bagi atlet cricket senior. Berdasarkan temuan ini, pelatih dapat mengembangkan program pelatihan psikologis yang menekankan pada peningkatan mental toughness untuk membantu atlet mengelola competitive anxiety secara lebih efektif. Strategi seperti pelatihan self-talk positif, teknik relaksasi, dan visualisasi terbukti dapat meningkatkan ketahanan mental serta mengurangi kecemasan saat bertanding. Penelitian lanjutan disarankan untuk mengeksplorasi faktor yang memengaruhi Competitive Anxiety dan strategi efektif dalam meningkatkan Mental Toughness guna mendukung performa optimal atlet di bawah tekanan kompetitif.
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