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mental energy

mental energy Mental energy, in competitive sport, refers to a person’s sense that they have enough cognitive, emotional, and motivational resources to meet performance demands.

Mental energy, in competitive sport, refers to a person’s sense that they have enough cognitive, emotional, and motivational resources to meet performance demands. It is described as a multidimensional psychological resource linked with staying engaged, self-regulated, emotionally steady, and resistant to fatigue under pressure.

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Drafting source: Wang Xiawei; Zhou Yang; Li Lan; Wang Qinghe. Exploring the determinants of wellbeing in university athletes: roles of athletic identity, mental energy, and social support. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1884039; article XML SHA-256 3333c9989898d55cf866a53f3b5a2523c00903dc2ffdcd1d527910b648178523. “Exploring the determinants of wellbeing in university athletes: roles of athletic identity, mental energy, and social support” (10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1884039).
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