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  • Disability Sport Research

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  • Mental toughness (MT) is crucial for performance success but underexplored in Paralympic athletes.
  • Previous research on MT spans various sports but lacks Paralympic context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of mentally tough Paralympic athletes.
  • To conceptualize MT within the Paralympic context and investigate its development.

Main Methods:

  • In-depth, semi-structured interviews with ten Paralympic athletes.
  • Interpretative phenomenological analysis of verbatim interview transcripts.

Main Results:

  • Paralympian MT conceptualized through characteristics (e.g., determination, resilience), cognitions (e.g., normalization, non-acceptance of constraints), and strategies (e.g., rational thinking, pain management).
  • MT development linked to formative experiences (e.g., challenges, setbacks, trauma recovery) and support resources (e.g., social support, reflective practice).

Conclusions:

  • Paralympians develop MT through demanding situations in supportive environments, fostering adaptive characteristics and coping strategies.
  • Exposure to adversity within a supportive framework is key for developing mental toughness in athletes.