Mental Toughness Study involving Tenpin Bowling

**carlin** · 11-01-2010, 11:15 PM

Hi Everyone,

I am conducting a study as part of a Masters program at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. I would like to invite members of this forum to participate in a research project entitled “Mental toughness in tenpin bowling”.

This study aims to develop an understanding of what “mental toughness” is for tenpin bowlers and what are important aspects of mental toughness in tenpin bowling. Although it has longed been used by athletes and coaches, mental toughness is the latest new area of research in sport psychology. It is widely used in sport arenas, and yet mental toughness is one of the least understood terms in the field of sport psychology. Results of this study will lead to clearer understanding of the construct of mental toughness.

In this project,two questionnaires will be used to measure tenpin bowlers’ mental toughness levels. Bowlers’ performance will also be measured from looking at their bowling results over 5 weeks (with 3 games each week). These questionnaires and weekly results are done and recorded online. The whole process should take approximately 40 minutes.

If you are interested in this study, and wishes to participate or have any questions about it, please send me a private message or an email at carlin.lee@live.vu.edu.au.

I will then provide you with the instructions and links to direct you to do the study. Please note that the information you provide will be confidential.

Cheers
Carlin Lee
Student Researcher
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia

**carlin** · 11-10-2010, 07:49 AM

Hi Everyone,

I really do need more participants taking part in the study to have a better understanding of mental toughness in tenpin bowling. So anyone who has some time to spare and is bowling on a weekly basis, please contact me via PM or email me at carlin.lee@live.vu.edu.au

Many Thanks
Carlin

**carlin** · 11-17-2010, 05:17 AM

Hi Everyone,

Before this post vanishes into the tons and tons of other posts, I would like to thank everyone who has participated. However, I am still in need of participants, as I need a minimum of 100.

So please PM or email me and I'll get back to you asap.

Thanks
Carlin

**jimgilmore** · 11-17-2010, 07:44 AM

What would I need to do ?

**J Anderson** · 11-17-2010, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by jimgilmore

What would I need to do ?

click on the link in the original post and send an e-mail saying that you are interested in the study. Carlin will e-mail you back with the details on how to participate.

**carlin** · 11-17-2010, 07:41 PM

Yup That's right! otherwise just sending me a PM is fine as well.

Thanks!!

**J Anderson** · 11-25-2010, 08:48 PM

Just wondering if you have gotten enough participants yet? I could see if any of my friends from the Monday night sport league are interested if you still need more people.