Browsing Psychology (Peer-reviewed publications) by Author "McGeown, Sarah P."
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Mental toughness and transitions to high school and to undergraduate study (Pre-published version)
Perry, John; St Clair-Thompson, Helen; Giles, Rebecca; McGeown, Sarah P.; Putwain, David; Clough, Peter J. (Routledge, 2016)Mental toughness can be conceptualised as a set of attributes that allow people to deal effectively with challenges, stressors, and pressure. Recent work has suggested that it may be a valuable construct to consider within ... -
Mental toughness in education: exploring relationships with attainment, attendance, behaviour and peer relationships (Pre-published version)
Perry, John; St Clair-Thompson, Helen; Bugler, Myfanwy; Robinson, Jamey; Clough, Peter J.; McGeown, Sarah P. (Routledge, 2014)Mental toughness has frequently been associated with successful performance in sport; however, recent research suggests that it may also be related to academic performance in Higher Education. In a series of three exploratory ...