Developing Mental Toughness in Young People

Taylor & Francis

This book provides more clarity into what mental toughness means and to measure its impact when children and young people are taught how to acquire it not as a \""chalk and talk\"" didactic exercise but experientially. > This book provides more clarity into what mental toughness means and to measure its impact when children and young people are taught how to acquire it not as a \""chalk and talk\"" didactic exercise but experientially. > Foreword -- Introduction -- Background -- What is mental toughness? -- The four C\u2019s model -- Mental toughness: its relevance to teaching -- Research using the MTQ48 -- Assessing mental toughness\u2014MTQ48 -- MTQ48 report types and handling feedback -- Mental toughness\u2014its links to current thinking -- Applied Perspectives -- Evaluation and Return On Investment (ROI) -- Developing mental toughness in young people: coaching as an applied positive psychology -- Social mobility and managing shift -- Employability and young people -- Practicale