The Effectiveness of Self-Talk on the Mental Toughness of Teenage Pencak Silat Athletes in the Tapak Suci Category of the Taqwa Branch in Padang City
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https://doi.org/10.62260/causalita.v3i3.539Keywords:
self-talk, Mental Toughness, adolescent athletes, pencak silat, psychological interventionAbstract
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of self-talk on the mental toughness of adolescent pencak silat athletes in the sparring category of Tapak Suci Taqwa Branch, Padang City. Mental toughness is a crucial aspect that supports an athlete's ability to handle pressure, maintain focus, and sustain optimal performance during competitions. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental group consisting of five athletes from the Tapak Suci Taqwa Branch, Padang City, and a control group consisting of four athletes from Tapak Suci at SMPN 30 Padang City. The research instrument used was a mental toughness scale administered during the pretest and posttest phases. The experimental group received self-talk training over three meetings consisting of six sessions in total, while the control group received no intervention. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a significant improvement in the experimental group (t = -3.351; p = 0.029), while the control group showed no significant change (t = 1.464; p = 0.239). The results of the independent sample t-test on the gain scores indicated a significant difference between the two groups (t = 2.419; p = 0.047). Based on these findings, it can be concluded that self-talk training is effective in improving the mental toughness of adolescent pencak silat athletes. Therefore, self-talk-based psychological interventions are recommended to be implemented as part of mental training programs for adolescent pencak silat athletes.
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