Mindfulness techniques for athletic excellence: the mediating role of mental resilience and moderating effect of emotional intelligence.
Frontiers in psychology January 1, 2025 Qi Qi 6 citations
Awareness, non-judgmental acceptance, and focused attention—core dimensions of mindfulness—strengthen mental resilience, which in turn improves athletic performance. Emotional intelligence amplifies the positive effects of mindfulness on both mental resilience and performance. Data from 332 athletes in China, collected across three time points, showed that mental resilience partially explains how mindfulness boosts athletic outcomes. The findings suggest that coaches and sports psychologists can use targeted mindfulness and emotional intelligence interventions to enhance athletes' performance and well-being.