Mental Toughness Questionnaire

What it measures

Measures mental toughness across the 4Cs model: Control (sense of control over life and emotions), Commitment (goal-setting, keeping promises), Challenge (viewing problems as opportunities), and Confidence (belief in one's abilities). Mental toughness predicts performance under pressure, resilience, and wellbeing across sport and occupational contexts.

Representative items

• I generally feel in control of my life. (Control)
• I really try to stick to my goals. (Commitment)
• I often view problems as opportunities. (Challenge)
• I generally feel confident in my own abilities. (Confidence)
• I feel comfortable in most social situations. (Interpersonal Confidence)

Citation

Clough, P., Earle, K., & Sewell, D. (2002). Mental toughness: The concept and its measurement. In I. Cockerill (Ed.), Solutions in sport psychology (pp. 32–43). Thomson Learning.